"You wanted people to know we were taking them away, didn't you? Who the hell is behind this?" We have some possible leads. Two are very well connecte.... We need a bit more information to nail this down. If you can get something positive from the Bartenellis, this thing could turn fast." So, I'm staying," Downs said more as a confirmation than anything else."Yes. You and the Bartenellis will stay and get those printouts you told me about. Then you three are flying out, as well. The new team that. Well..." Paul, take all the time off you want. You deserve it. All I ask it that we get some sort of replacement for Sylvie before the two of you disappear. God knows I'll never find another Sylvie ... but help me look."Sylvie had just walked into the office and heard the end of Richard's request. "Help you look for what? What's going on here?" Honey, Richard knows all about us. He said that the whole office knew we were meant for each other ... they were just waiting for us to figure it out.". If they don't want it to continue after school, then that's fine with me. If they do though..." His voice trailed off and he started to think about being alone with her at last.She noticed his mind had wandered somewhere else. Jennifer stopped and waved her hand in front of his face to regain his attention. "Well, it's going to be you who has the most say. Right now, me and him aren't on the best of terms."She sighed and kept walking next to Paul, staying close. "If he does agree, I will. A slip of a lad. I looked again at the date of birth.“Hey, it’s your birthday tomorrow,” I exclaimed. “Let’s hope we can get you out in time.”He shrugged, eyes downcast.“No rush, it’s not like I have any plans or anything.”As Molly finished up, she butted in, “Well, one of us will be back in an hour so if you need anything, let us know.”Molly winked at me and pushed the trolley towards the door. I dropped his chart back in the pocket at the end of the bed and caught up with her to open the.