I’ll come check on you in the morning, around lunch and in the evening.”“I’m fine, Alicia,” Jessica said.“No, you aren’t and you damned ...ell know it. And you’re too good of a doctor to try to treat yourself. You know better because you know where that leads.”Jessica sighed. “I’m sorry. I know you’re just being a friend. Tell Doctor Barton I agree. Steve, is it OK if Alicia has dinner with us?”“Sure,” I said. “Anything you want.”“OK,” Alicia said. “I’ll be back after lunch today, and then come. "I don't know if you even know any of this. First, here is the paperwork for your parents' trust." Caryn looked confused. Deanne handed her the sheet. "All of your parents' assets were put into a trust for you. Most of the money comes from the house, their insurance, and their retirement accounts."Caryn looked at the bottom number and up at Deanne."Yes, it is quite a bit of money," she said."I had no idea," Caryn said."It will pay your way through college if that's what you want to do," Deanne. ‘That’s why I love these guys!’ called Jared from across the room. ‘They’re going to rock this town to help out an injured policeman. How cool is that? What can the rest of us do to help?’ Paula and Ted had been chatting with William Patterson and Janice Bennington when they saw the two local business men approach the trio. They listened closely to the entire conversation and easily heard Steve’s response. ‘Your grandson is an amazing young man,’ praised Paula as the crowd began to buzz about a. With a forked stick, she transferred a cooked fish to a tin plate and handed it to him before serving herself. Her dog appeared at her side, his mouth hanging open as he panted. She patted him absently and tossed him half of what was on her plate. “Why is it you always show up when I’m cooking, son?”“He’s a dog. That’s what they do.”“True. He’s a fine bird dog, though.” She took a bite and chewed, wishing she had some herbs or garlic to flavor the bland meat. Still, it was fresh, and better.