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"Of course Im here, you idiot Everyone is here Chad, Mutt, Mo cards for hours and talking about the news Mohans Weve been so worried "

"Was I good?"

Kate laughed at that even as tears spilled down her cheeks "That would be your first question Johnny said you kicked Jessica Savitchs ass "

"I wonder if 60 Minutes ant to interview me "

Kate closed the distance between theain, okay?"

"Ill try not to "

Before Kate could say anything, the door opened and Chad stood in the doorway, holding a pair of Styrofoa the cups down on the table beside him

"She just opened her eyes Of course, shesan Emmy than in her recovery " Kate looked down at her friend "Ill leave you two alone for a minute "

"You wont leave, though?" Tully said

"Ill coone home "

"Good," Tully said "Cause I need you "

As soon as Kate was gone, Chad ht Id lost you "

"Im fine," she said impatiently "Did you see the broadcast? What do you think?"

"I think youre not fine, Tully," he said softly "Youre farther froht Ive been thinking about what my life would be without you and I dont like what I see "

"Why would you lose ht here "