Julia watched him leave and then looked at Alex. They had been so close
they could read each other without any kind of gift. Now was no exception
"Be patient with him.." was all she could offer, knowing full well Derek had
no idea about what was being felt or thought at the moment. Then she turned
to Nick, wondering if he was going to insist she go to bed too or take her
up on her suggestion.
Alex
I smiled and nodded. I had missed my old friend, "you and I need to catch
up," I told her as I touched her shoulder. I could still hardly believe she
was hear, I needed the constant reassurance of her touch. "But right now I
have to talk to Derek, and I suspect I'm in for a rough night." I sighed,
"wish me luck." I headed after him, not really sure what I could tell him,
but whatever it was perhaps it was more urgent than putting disinfectant on
a few cuts and bruises. "Derek?" I called as I moved down the corridor.
