’ He rocked Dinah as she sobbed against his chest, her tears wetting his scrub top as he continued to talk softly to her: ‘All my life, I’ve bee... told that I was worthless. That I would never amount to anything, never get a job worth any money … all the things that parents say in anger at their own lives. I found this place and I found my calling: making babies and taking care of women while they have them. And I’ve been good at it up to now, because I can – or I could – separate this from. "Jennifer was bouncing up and down "Mom, does that mean I can come visit on weekends and..." Fran broke in laughing. "As long as you are willing to share a cell with her." We all gathered around them and shared a group hug. There were a lot of tears when we finished. Including mine.Sheriff Adams spoke up. "There are a couple of other matters that need to be settled." He looked at Jennifer. "When your father died, you became eligible for social security benefits. Long ago your mother had them. There were hospitals in Jupiter, Miami, and the main location just outside Tampa. A few outpatient clinics were scattered around. If they knew the extent of Dev’s injuries, they’d discount the outpatient clinics.The reported fact that their potential opponents were in Florida put the Circle Security Committee on alert. Dale called it the equivalent of going from DEFCON 4, which they’d been on since Dev’s mission had resulted in his injuries, to DEFCON 3 – a heightened state of readiness with. Alicia scrunched up her nose and tilted her head. Then her eyes widened in understanding and she giggled like crazy. It was getting close to Thanksgiving break when Alicia came to me and announced she was going to try it over the holiday. "Try what?" I asked, pretending I had no clue. "You know!" she cried. "I have no idea what you're talking about," I answered. "I'm going to give John a – " Alicia left it hanging. "Say it." I said with my authoritarian voice. "Say it or you won't be able to do.