"You always get so sappy..." That's because I love you, Elizabeth."She blushed and answered automatically, "I love you, too."I was wrapped up in a war... blanket of contentment. It felt so good to be in love again. Ever since Ellie died there had been an empty hole in my heart. I'd learned to get used to that hole and managed to avoid thinking about it. But now, E-Beth was filling that hole nicely. "Did I ever tell you you're the first person I've ever said those words to? I never even said them. I don't know how long I was crying when I felt a gentle touch on my arm and heard a soft voice say, "Don't cry, Sweetheart." I looked up to see Elizabeth looking back at me through her blackened eyes.I fell to my knees sobbing, "I'm sorry. I'm sorry! I should have gone with you!"She gave me a small smile, "I'll be all right. I just need to sleep for a while. Hold my hand?" With that she closed her eyes and relaxed either unconscious or asleep. I sat there holding her hand until the next. "HiBrent, come on in would you like a beer or something else to drink"."White wine would be nice, thanks. But I would like to know why thissituation happened, but can't I just have my license and go".Returning with the wine she told me, "Just relax a minute and let me getout of this damn uniform and I will get it."She returned a few minutes later in a knee length summer dress with mylicense in one hand and another woman in her other hand."Have you met my wife Dr Conroy, Brent?"A bit taken off. ”“Good. Look, I doubt your girl did anything that’s going to cause serious trouble. If she did, they probably wouldn’t have fired her, if you get my drift. Go home, do your thing, and if I hear anything I’ll call you.”I thanked him and left. I thought about calling Don Joseph, but the last thing I wanted to do was ask for a favor on Becky’s behalf. That said, if her life was at risk, I’d do it, but Theo didn’t seem to think that was in the cards. I’d have to call Becky later and tell her that.