> Julia returned the kiss and managed a ghost of a smile before he drew her
> near again.  She closed her eyes "You're safe and that's all that
matters."
>
Derek smiled, "no that's not all that matters.  Are you going to be alright?
That does matter?"  He held her tightly.

A knock at the door caught his attention.  "Should I answer that or send
them away," he murmurred to her.

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