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"I'm so happy he accepted," Michael replied "He said no at first, out of concern for you"

I nodded "I feel bad that he thought he had to turn you down because of me Honestly, I didn't really want to leave Manhattan, but it was the only choice, given all the publicity fro he had built in Manhattan -- the foundation was closed, he pulled back froes at NYP So he only had us I couldn't make him turn down your offer It was his dream come true"

"It is," Michael said with a nod "He should be busy operating It's his calling, Kate"

"It is I' for the ride"

"You complete him," Michael said "I know that sounds corny, but it's true Because he has you and Sophia, and now the unit, he is complete A very happy man"

Drake stuck his head in the door and saw"Who's a very happy man?"

He sand that you meant me"

He kissed me, his hands on my shoulders from behind

"We did," I replied, squeezing one of his hands "Michael invited oing to come by for supper"

"That's great," Drake said "So this is why you wanted me to stop by before I left"

"It is"

"Well, what are aiting for? Let's go," Drake said, waving his arm to the door

And so we did