“That works,” he said. “You need help packing your equipment?” he asked the beautiful ex-model.“Already done,” Caroline smiled. “We shou...d go.”He looked at Martha and Cheryl.“Go send her off, Joe,” Cheryl said.“Thanks,” he said, giving her a quick kiss.Standing beside her funny looking truck/car, Joe embraced Caroline. “Max is really looking forward to seeing you soon,” she told him.“Really?” he asked.“She’s thinking about getting a bigger bed,” Caroline chuckled. “For five?”“So Cheryl’s. Just then, Rachel heard heels clicking down the hall toward the storage closet they were ensconced in. Rachel couldn't breathe, panic rising in her throat. She looked at David's face, which lost its fear and became hardened, watchful. She could almost see how hard he was listening for for sounds and knew well how he felt. Neither of them could afford to get caught messing around at work. Thankfully, the heels kept walking past the door, but it brought home how vulnerable they were in this. "Aedan's arm tightened, and I was grateful for the support, but also for his silence. For everyone's silence. I was suddenly, finally done with being feeble, with needing to be protected. And my little family were letting me fight my own battle. I felt Tomas' hand on my shoulder, but still no one else spoke."I spoke rashly. I should have ... well, anything but that. I was upset, but that's no excuse." At least you're aware of that much." My tone was icy, and part of me cringed inside; his puppy. " But how will I treat her without knowing her full case history?" If we see you pursuing a dead end we'll notify you. Lily's case is sensitive. Every treating physician needs to feel they have complete freedom to try unorthodox methods. A privilege you'll enjoy now, too." I…understand," Ashe said. "And I want to say--" Save it," said the director. Then, perhaps seeing how startled Ashe was, her voice softened a bit. "I meant, save it for later. After you've worked with her for a while you.