> Derek was furious, not so much because Rachel was trying to leave but > because her attitude. He hadn't even realized she'd left the house. Nor > had he had long enough to assertain whether or not Nick was any condition to > be looking after them. He'd told her he would go with them, obviously that > wasn't good enough for the doctor. "Rachel, for God's sake please be > reasonable! I will let you go if that's what you really want, but for > Christ's sake stop this and listen!" He'd been fairly quiet since coming > outside, allowing her tirade. Thing were getting completely out of hand. > Then Lani spoke up. He didn't recall asking for her assistance. As much as > he hated to admit it, she did have a point. However, he did not really > appreciate her taking charge. He turned his dark eyes on her, his > displeasure quite clear. Then he took a deep breath. "We all need to calm > down and discuss this RATIONALLY," he agreed firmly. The dutchman ran a > hand through his hair, wondering if there was anyone on the planet more > stubborn than Rachel Corrigan. > > Kat had stayed inside the guard house, though she heard every word of what > was being said. This whole thing was scaring her, even though she'd seen > her mother and Derek fight before. She didn't like that part about them not > coming back. She loved it there and she loved all the people. When Rachel > starting yelling for her to come back, she ran to the furthest corner of the > small building and tried to hide. She didn't want to leave. > > Derek and Kat Rachel I was so angry I could burst, "reasonable! How reasonable are you being right now, keeping us locked in here? I am her mother, not you and not your Legacy..Me!" As I was about to launch into another tirade my beeper went, it was the hospital. I looked at Derek partly victorious and partly relieved, "I have to go, unless you think my patients can wait?" I looked back at Nick, "I'm ready when you are."
