JJ hesitated for a moment before settling back in the seat, and saying, "Thanks," with obvious relief.Caleb could feel her relief, almost a physical t...ing, through the light touch where their arms brushed. He wondered why."I really wanted to ride with someone that talked about something besides rifles and blowing things up," the pretty doctor whispered quietly, so the other passengers couldn't hear her.She had leaned towards him slightly when she whispered, and their arms pressed against each. It had been an excellent morning and she was due to meet with Jessie for a late lunch. Solace had no idea that she had been in the room with Rosanna’s would-be lover and someone who was extremely upset that she had missed her. L. D. had been detained by several women who desired her attention. Ever the charmer, she had tried as diplomatically as she could to fend off their overt advances. As she entered the locker room, she caught a glimpse of auburn hair as Solace left the room. Fists. "It looks like the warm weather suited you sis. You look fabulous!"She hadn't pushed me away from her as she said, "I missed you Marty. I have so much to tell you about, we can talk after dinner tonight." When have you two eaten last?" Cassie asked them."Hours," dad said giving her a kiss."You guys change really quick and I will treat everyone to dinner out," I said."Sounds good to me, I'm starved," Cici giggled pushing me off her a little. I still slapped her on the butt as she boogied up the. I knew how bloody I still was. They’d tried to wash the Thug’s blood off me while treating my ear, but I still had bits of his eyeball embedded under my fingernails, and some had dried. I just turned and went into the bathroom, kicking my shoes off and dropping my shorts once in there. I turned the water on warm, since I pretty much expected Jennifer to join me in the shower, then got in and pulled the curtain.I didn’t realize until I dipped my head into the shower stream how much blood was in.