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GOING BACK HOME WITH HER FATHER DID CROSS HER MIND DESPITE how ood people she was co to know on the island, the incessant waves of fear, of insecurity, oing back wouldn't solve anything She couldn't escape difficulties forever Thinking about it, it would really only s worse, for she would see - or believe she saw - yet another disappointment in her parents' eyes But she couldn't stand this situation of uncertainty anymore either, so she decided it would be best to seek professional advice

"A lawyer, Ibreakfast

"As aabout that too," said Jesse "It's a stressful situation not knowing for sure whether we are rightful owners of the hotel and the Bed & Breakfast I want to believe that we are There is every indication that we are But I too need it to be once and for all confirmed and settled as soon as possible"

"Maybe we should talk to the notary first", suggested Kathy

And that saain on a plane, back to the city where they would be able to meet with the notary, a lawyer if essential, Mrs Steel, Mrs Sloan's editor and anyone else they eventually considered necessary

Her father o home soon - for a visit, indefinitely or for the time she wanted - and he insisted they asked for any help they needed

Kathy couldn't re had so much empathy with him He even offered to travel with them and stay till the end of the process But he also knew that his daughter and Jesse may need to handle the matter on their own, for several reasons, so he accepted their first grateful refusal

She was nervous, which so on the island - if staying in a hotel roo

She'd talked to her

"Oh, honey! I so wish I could have gone with your father! But Mary's feeling much better now Do you want me to catch a plane and accompany you to the notary's office?"

"No, mum But I really appreciate it Thank you In any case, I will be going home soon I promise And I've already assured Dad that if we have any trouble at all, ill contact you So don't worry Ok?"