That episode had endeared Chuck to her more than anything. His determination and willingness to suffer while protecting Betsy had convinced Kelly that...her daughter had found a great man to marry. In fact, she had been surprised that Betsy hadn’t moved up the wedding after that had happened.“He’s got a lot of strength in him.”“He loves you a lot,” Kelly said.“I love him a lot,” Betsy said with a private little smile. She chuckled.“What’s so funny?”“I was just remembering that stupid poetry class. Her bare feet pattered against the marble floor as she ran over to Mrs. Heegle. She gave the old woman a giant hug, and was hugged forcefully in return. ‘Oh, Miss Allison, I feared you were kidnapped for good,’ the old lady said as she patted Allison’s cheek affectionately. ‘What happened to ye? And who’s this man that carried you in here?’ ‘Mrs. Heegle, don’t you recognize him? It’s Nick,’ Allison said turning to look at him. Nick stood awkwardly, not sure what to do. He watched as Mrs.. Lunging towards it he was about to throw it when Psyche held him back and took the chair away from him. His shoulders drooped and he no longer seemed like a man who could take on the world – just an old man who was about to face up to a dark and buried secret from his storied life. He stumbled and then sat down on Psyche’s bed heavily. Rubbing a shaking hand across his temples he began to speak ‘Your mother was such a fragile woman, not only in appearance but also emotionally.’ Psyche stood. That’s rare, but my husband’s got most of them this week. Would you like to see some other homes?”“Something like that. Plus I don’t have a car, and you do. Would you mind giving me the nickel tour along the way?” Jackson was clearly enjoying this little pistol, and she was as quick-witted as he. “Exact change only, but sure, why not? You’ve had lunch already?”“Yes, ma’am. I’m all yours.”“We’ll see about that. Okay, this house sucks. I’m glad you’re not buying it.”“Me too. Do you sell non-sucky.