She always looks so classy, Mary Ellen thought. "Hi!" she said somewhat self-consciously.Dana had the same look of surprise on her face as Drew had wh...n she turned around to face the younger woman. Then her face broke into a wide smile. "My, my," she said as her eyes scanned up and down the pretty woman's body. "It looks like you want to get raped tonight," she laughed."Is it too much?" Mary Ellen asked with concern in her voice."Absolutely not. I'm surprised that Drew let you off the patio. “James!”Panicked, we stumbled to our feet, searching our surroundings frantically, Emma’s eyes mirroring my own fear as my heart thundered against my ribs. Peripherally I was aware of Bull, Grant, and Gavin as they, too, stared out across the gently waving blooms as a cool sea breeze brushed the colorful flowers as it did every morning. I was aware of the kiss of the warming sun upon my shoulder and the tickle of grass between my toes as I stood, frozen with fear at the sight that met us –. As she closed the door behind her, the intense anguish she’d been carrying for more than a week overwhelmed her. It had started after Azkaban and continued to grow until it had become an unbearable driving force, boring into her soul. Today had been too much, between her father’s near escape and Harry’s confrontation with her, she felt like she’d been put through the ringer- although she’d already considered and thought she’d been prepared for both situations.Dropping to her knees she let the. But, deep down inside, I knew that wasn't right. It wasn't being fair to Sydney. So I kept my arms at my sides so she couldn't feel my pain. And I kept my eyes closed so she wouldn't see my tears."Thank you, Michael, for all you did for me," Sydney said as she kissed my forehead.I didn't hear her leave. My tears must have blocked the sound.Thursday, May 20, 1971The hospital's morning routine started a little later. I don't remember who came in or what they did. My mind was still on Sydney and.