"Wish I had asked you sooner, this might have been over before now."Shelby nodded, still a little stunned at the affection that Derrick had poured int... the kissed that they had shared. "I... I should go make sure that everything is proceeding with the wedding plans."Derrick straightened up as he walked up to Shelby. "Perhaps we could both go? You have freed a lot of worry from my mind. Again Shelby was stunned at Derrick's suggestion.With a sigh she decided that now was as good a time as any to. Having no family of her own Molly had volunteered to work over the holiday. The air had a real bite to it as we came out and started walking back to my place. Molly was in a thoughtful mood."Would it really have been so terrible just to kiss her? You loved her once, and I know there's still a place in your heart for her. What harm would it have done? It's not like you to run away like that." I don't know Molly. I think it was the surprise of it all. Besides I don't want her getting ideas, you. Even though it was just a routine feeding, it felt almost hurt by her ‘betrayal’. As quick as it covered her it left, slipping back into the shadows to brood and wait for when she needed it to dress. Elsewhere another creature brooded and pouted in the shadows. Rogue had agreed to go along with the mission. She had been assured that Cat wouldn’t try to kill her unless until there was some skin contact, so she could be certain she would never be in any danger. Still, she felt ridiculous. A throw. In addition to giving them a chance to see the famous horseshoe curve, it also gave them a private place to be and talk, which may have been the intention. Tiny’s place in his career meant he had little to lose if he could justify his actions in an inquiry. His granddaughter had been killed by her father, and Tiny had almost no patience for sexual predators.“I think he is going to help us, Jill. I don’t know what he is going to do, but I just know it. Watch for his lead. He can be slightly.