" I stood close and looked deeply into his eyes. "I'm so sorry, John." You don't need to apologize anymore," he said as he reached around me. "It's in...the past now." He pulled me close and kissed me on my forehead."I realize now that I made assumptions I shouldn't have. I never talked to you or Jules about what I was thinking." Yes, but she and I made our own assumptions as well. To be honest, I could tell you felt more committed than I did, even before what happened at the pool. I didn't. And waited some more.A month passed. The entire week that the portal was open in Elwynn, every day I waited expectantly with the welcoming group. Masses of adventurers and heroes and peasants passed by, each gushing at the wonders of the Faire. I remained blankly staring at the shifting light of the portal, hoping that with each flash his face would appear and light up in that smile of his. "He's not coming back, Kara," Keri said. trying to put her words as softly as she could. "I'm sorry.". "I got a big smile from Jimmy and then a chuckle. I gave him a dirty look and then he explained."I am the one who pried it apart, Jon, and I did the same to Sally's. Hers had a G.P.S. system in it. I disconnected it so she couldn't be traced by someone with a twenty dollar piece of electronics. Sorry, I forgot to tell you about it. If the crack bothers you, I can replace the cell with a newer one." I have a better idea, Jimmy, what are the chances of getting those satellite phones with the. This time I didn't hesitate. I took both of her arms in mine and turned her around. I took the child from her and smiled down at it. It looked up at me and smiled back. I was in love. Angie was watching me and she looked doubtful. I looked up at her and kissed her again and then I kissed the child. I had a family it seemed and I was on cloud nine. Angie finally realized how I felt and she said "Say hello to your son, Ray." Ray, my father's name. Thank you, Angie."Hello, little one. How is.