” Annie smiled but she was still trembling. When it was all over and the transport van had taken the guys away, Pete took both Annie’s hands in hi... and said how glad he was that she was safe and that he could be there for her. Then he looked at Spencer and let go of her hands. This was not a fair fight; he knew it was one he was not going to win. He could feel the passion between Spencer and Annie, and he knew it was already over. They finished the paper work and Pete left. When the house grew. He seems very possessive towards Gayle, but I shouldn’t wonder if he has the odd girlfriend on the side. I don’t seem to be able to find a place to rent in the neighbourhood. I don’t want a room in a boarding-house…’ Her voice trailed off, her eyes seeing a clearly unsettling future as she stared into her coffee. Mo nodded. ‘No,’ he agreed, ‘you’re too old for that, and I think you’re the wrong person to be happy there.’ Anne sighed heavily. ‘The estate agents don’t have any apartments handy at. Today she looked much younger than when I met her a few days ago. We enjoyed dinner at an Italian restaurant and some small talk. Then I heard her mention something about school. Puzzled, I inquired further. “So where did you graduate college?” I asked. “Oh I haven’t graduated yet,” she replied. “What are you studying?” I asked. “I’m studying to become a funeral home director,” Kate said. “Really?? I was unaware the local college offered such a program” I replied. “It doesn’t, I go to…”. The only slightly overweight woman in the long white lab coat said, as she entered the room."The hell I don't." I replied weakly."Don't worry some cop named Blevins has been notified that you are awake. When he gets here, he can relay your messages. You are not going to lift a finger." She paused for a long minute or so, then added, "At least not till I check you out." Are you flirting with me?" I asked with what could only be called a sick smile. Hell I had the right to a sick smile, after all.