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Madeline’s eyes had filled with tears “This is such a tragedy No ht to take a hulad she’s in police custody As for Janet” Madeline sucked in her breath “She toldI can fill in all the details”

“And you will,” Marc said “Later Right now, I’th peters out before then, I’ them out, too Janet and Diana are both in custody They can’t hurt you or Conrad any Janet said can wait” He paused “By the way, I called Conrad He was stunned, but he’s very relieved that you’re okay He’ll probably visit tomorrow I asked him to wait”

“Did you tell him about us?” Madeline asked

“I’ll leave that to you It’s your right to say whatever you choose to”

“Thank you for that” Madeline squeezed his hand “He’s a goodto be very happy for us You’ll see”

“Hey, are there wedding bells in the near future?” Ryan jumped in to ask

“Oh, Ryan,” Claire groaned

“What?” Ryan looked genuinely puzzled “They’re crazy about each other They have been for a decade And they’re not getting any younger”

“I give up” Claire threw up her hands

Casey coughed, trying not to laugh Patrick was struggling to keep a straight face, as well

“Gee, thanks,” Marc replied But he grinned, for once unbothered by Ryan’s inappropriate co Madeline and I talk about it first? Then we’ll let you know”

“Cool,” Ryan said

At that moment, Emma burst into the room, sans her candy-striper uniform

“Free at last,” she said, spreading her arain” She looked immediately at Madeline “How’s our patient?”

“Healing nicely” Madeline clearly enjoyed Elanced at Casey “It’s tiht to I know Eht of her a down some of that time”