The only other member of the crew was Roger the weatherman who was as gay as the day was long. Lisa found Sharon already sitting at the anchor desk wh...n she walked into the studio. The older woman nodded politely, but that was all. Lisa was getting more and more nervous wondering what Sharon would do to get back at her. She had tried to apologize, but Sharon had blown it off, saying not to worry about it. Lisa climbed onto the dais that the desk was mounted on, sat down and slid her chair. Parmentier cleared his throat, gaining their attention."Kids, thanks for coming. I know you planned to be here next month, but this is important. Hazel, glad you're here, too... In a way, getting you here like this is a selfish act. But I wanted to see you when... well, when I was able to be me, and enjoy your company. Last week we learned that I have a particularly nasty form of cancer. It's in my head, and is not just a tumor-rather it has spread through a large portion of my brain and will. ”Doug just shook his head. “It’s okay, JJ. She’s an investigator, it is what she does. She’ll be fine, we will be fine.”JJ just nodded, her mood lifting a bit.“Your wife is waiting for you. She wants to apologize, to make it better.” he said softly.JJ just nodded again, obviously making a decision. Standing, she circled the desk and slid into his lap, putting her arms around his neck and kissing him on the cheek.They sat there until his legs, or what was left of them, was pins, and needles, his. ’ She ignored this. ‘You’re very young still. You’ll come to see what I mean in time. Just think, Danny, of all the lies and deception we already have to do. Someday the family is going to start to ask when you’re going to get married. Think how they’ll look at you if you live with your mother for the rest of your life.’ ‘I don’t care! I wouldn’t be living with them. I’d be with you!’ He got out of bed and stood over her. He gave a big sigh. ‘You’re wrong, Christie. I just hope I can convince.