Tough Love

Chapter One Hundred Thirteen

ChapterOne Hundred Thirteen

Eli

Dani looks a bit spaced out after her session with Sam, so as we set thetable, I grab Arrow's attention.

"Hey, was everything ok?"

"How do you do that?"

"Do what?"

"How do you know?"

"I know Dani. I know pretty much every look she has and how she usuallyacts. She looks spaced out and upset. It didn't go well, then?"

"I don't know about the first part, I wasn't in there. But the shrinkhad to give Dani a shot and she had a bit of a panic. The shrinkasked me to go in and distract Dani so she could do the shot. Itwasn't a big deal, but it shook Dani up."

"Did Sam say what happened?"

"Nope. She wouldn't tell me anything. Said she wasn't allowed to discuss itwith me. She going to be ok?"

"Yeah, she just needs a bit of time. The sessions are hard on her. I knew Ishould have been there."

"She knows you can't always make it. You want my opinion? I think it'sgood that you're not always there. I'm sure she says stuff to theshrink that she wouldn't say if you were in the room or even outside.Sometimes, a bit of separation is a good thing. You know I'm notgoing to let anything happen to her."

"I know. She's had a bad week, is all. Thanks for taking her, man. Iappreciate it."

"Anytime. I'm heading back to the hotel after dinner. I've gotsurveillance on it now, so we have a recording of what's going on.We'll also have a record of the faces that go in and out of thatplace."

"Good. Greggson is sorting out the warrant. It'll be a green light soon."

"Good. I can't wait to get these people."

"Trust me, you have no idea how much I want this to be over."

"I can imagine. She's a special one, I'll give you that. She has a wayof getting to you, doesn't she? I don't know her that well, but Ifeel the need to protect her. It's amazing how she does that, withouteven trying."

"I know. She definitely is special."

"So, the new house? How's that coming along?"

I've just seen Dani walk through to the kitchen, hence Arrow's subjectchange.

"It's done. We get the keys on Monday. The removal company will delivereverything on Monday."