As I walked back into my bedroom to get dressed, I thought I smelled coffee brewing. Did I set the coffee maker last night?I had my underwear on when ... heard a knock at the door. "Yes?" I said."Would you like some coffee?" I heard Trish say through the door."Sure. Just a second," I said. I pulled on my pants and told her to come in.Trish opened the door and brought in my coffee. She looked pretty good considering the shit she went through yesterday. I said, "Thank you. You didn't have to get up. But as before, disappointmentmarked the only change in Dr. Tomlin's reflected face.And then the capsule came to rest in Dr. Tomlin's near-empty lab.As the capsule door opened, the voice of the lone occupant in the labspoke out. "It didn't work, did it?" No. I am exactly the same as I was when I left. Nothing haschanged." came the reply."It doesn't really matter, does it?" I guess not." Remember just before you left, I told you I'd always love you. ThatI'd be here when you returned, if. He was a support pillar for Kaylee."So you see, Kaylee. I didn't miss your life. I just missed being with you instead I was the man in the shadows. When you felt those hurts and problems, I felt them too. I guess somehow, somewhere, someway, we feel each other's emotions. I'm glad I could help." Dad, you gave me your kidney, and whether you like it or not, you're part of my life." I promised your mom I wouldn't interfere in your life," I said."Dad, saving my life is not interfering in it. I can. Thank goodness she finally stopped andwrapped me up in a soft, fluffy robe. As we moved back into the bedroom, she indicated that I should sit on theedge bed. Once seated, she kneeled before me, taking both of my hands inhers. "I think there are a few things that we should talk about." Shereached up and touched my cheek to guide my eyes directly into hers."It's only fair that I share with you that I've watched you enjoying mylingerie."Gulp."I returned from shopping a few weeks ago.