She almost fell twice, and only saved herself with aquick jerk of the railbar.Adam was waiting for her, not paying her any attention until she wasstan...ing right in front of him."Hello Adam," she said softly."Good morning Melody," he said with a scowl. "Can you guess what you didwrong today?"Melody looked at the wall clock. "I'm five minutes late, Sir."Adam nodded. He shot up from his desk, walked over to her, and in asecond had pinned both his secretary's arms at her sides. Melody tried tobudge. ’ She paused and kept her face friendly as she prepared to lie. ‘It’s coming alone fine. Well, I mean, I’m almost through-.’ ‘It’s due tomorrow. Remember?’ Rachel swallowed and continued to nod away. ‘No, no, I know! I know it is. And you’ll get it! I’ll have it all done by tomorrow!’ Mrs. Potter stared up at Rachel and studied her face. A hint of sadness crossed her own brow and she sighed again. She sat forward and touched Rachel gently on the side of her arm. Her voice came out warmer. You're a good person. I know it, and your dog knows it too," Lynn pointed over at Major."We know too much about each other to be shy at this point. So quit being a proud butch, and share your troubles with your friends; let us help." Lynn sat down on the sofa looking at Sam with a doting expression. Almost immediately Major jumped into his lap, getting as much of his body onto Lynn as possible.Lynn began to fuss; Major was getting hair all over his outfit!"OMG! My lint roller is going have to. ’ She breathes hard and absorbs his voice, his fingers on her skin, his eyes. It was his eyes that did it, teasing, patient, and with an expression she’d been longing for. Loving. She started to cry. He wrapped his arms around her, drew her close, and stroked her hair with her head down on his shoulder. ‘Lauren love. I’m so sorry. I’m sorry about everything. I’m sorry for making you cry. Please forgive me.’ A few moments of crying and she stopped, one hard exhalation escapes her mouth and she.