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"Soth, especially during a time like this, but she was afraid to even say the hile she was looking at him

He sat down slowly beside her "When did you get to know me so well?"

"Its a small office "

"Thats not it No one else knows hed and leaned back "I did put her in danger "

"She wouldnt have it any other way," she conceded "We both know that "

"I know, but"

When he let his sentence trail off, she looked at him "Do you love her?"

He didnt respond at all, just sat there, leaning back, with his eyes closed

She couldnt stand it Now that shed finally dared to ask the question, she wanted it answered "Johnny?"

He reached over for her, put an arm around her shoulder, and drew her to him She sank into the co beside hi was

There, saying nothing , e

Tully cas: white acoustic-tile ceiling, bars of fluorescent lighting, silver rails on her bed, and a tray beside her

Memories trickled into her consciousness: Beacon Hill Thepointed at her And the pain

"Youll do anything to get attention, wont you?" Kate stood by the door, wearing a pair of baggy UW sweatpants and an old Greek Week T-shirt As she approached the bed, tears filled her eyes She wiped them away impatiently "Damn I swore I wouldnt cry "

"Thank God youre here " Tully hit the button on her bed control until she was sitting up