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Kate closed her eyes, and suddenly they were kids again, sitting by the Pilchuck River, wondering how their lives would unfold

Well be TV journalists Someday Ill tell Mike Wallace that I couldnt have done it without you

Drea nu was that she hadnt valued theh when shed had the chance

Leaning back in her seat, she said quietly, "Do you still know the guy who runs the draram at USC?"

"I do " Tully looked at her "Why?"

Kate felt Tullys scrutiny on her profile Without"Maybe you could call hio there " With the words caht: I wont be there for her For any of it Marah would go off to college without her

"I thought you didnt want her to be in the arts "

"It scares the hell out of me to think of my baby in Hollywood But youre a TV star Her dads a news producer The poor kid is surrounded by dreamers What chance did she ever have?" She reached over, squeezed Tullys hand More than anything, she wanted to look at Tully, but she couldnt do it, didnt dare "Youll watch out for her and the boys, right?"

"Always "

Kate felt the start of a smile; that one word released a little of her sadness One thing about Tully: she kept her word "And ain "

"Its funny youdon it Someday "

"Good," Kate said softly but firetto the end, you see that love and fa else matters "

"Youre my family, Katie "

"I know Youll need more after—"

"Please dont say it "