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"It's the truth," I said a bit defensively

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I sighed heavily and leaned back, closingmy te pretty brain-fogged from the headache

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"Are you up for this? We could file for a further delay"

I shook ood night's sleep" I forced a smile and she finally narrowed her eyes

"Drake Morgan, don't try to be a hero," she said, her voice low "It will do no one any good if you pass out on the stand"

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"If you wereherself "Go home Get some sleep This will all be over soon and you can move on"

"I hope so," I said and stood, buttoning my jacket "I'm just about atto start back on my Fellowship in January, but with all the publicity, I may put it off until next fall"

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I kissed her cheek lightly and left her office, throwing on et me