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"He will For me And dyou knohy?"

"Why?"

"You " She lurched aardly to her feet, unwilling to analyze this decision anymore

Kate was beside her in an instant, steadying her

"What would I do without you, Katie?" Tully said, leaning against her best friend

"Well never have to find out Come on, now, Ill help you to your room You need some sleep "

Kate uest bedroom

There, Tully fell into bed, staring blearily up at her best friend Noith the roo around her, she realized how stupid an idea this documentary was, how firmly shed planted herself in harain If only she had Kates life; then Tully wouldnt have to take this risk

"Youre so lucky," sheto fall asleep "Johnny" She ot tangled up in her head and before she could finish she was crying, and then she was asleep

The next er than usual to do her hair andat her to hurry didnt help—but finally she was ready to go

Johnny pulled Kate into a hug and kissed her "It shouldnt take more than two days," he said in a voice so quiet Tully knew she wasnt supposed to be able to hear "Well be back before you can miss us "

"Itll feel like longer," Kate said "I already miss you "

"Coht, Aunt Tully?"

"Give your oodbye," Johnny said

Marah dutifully went to Kate and kissed her Kate held her daughter until she started to squiro