> "You spoke with Julia," Derek said completely taken aback by this
> revelation. Julia had said nothing about going to meet with the woman.
>
> "Yes, she and a friend of hers stopped by earlier."
>
> She'd leave it at that, not bothering to mention the paper unless she had
to
> later.
>
> "But if you're busy," she said, letting a small measure of disappointment
> sound in her voice, as if it had taken a lot for her to call in the first
> place and it was doubtful she'd try again "I'll let you go."
>
Derek hesitated looking around the room. He had cared for Megan and if she
was sincerely willing to try and get along with Julia that meant a lot. He
knew he should go, though he couldnt' imagine why Alex and Julia had gone
there. "I'm in the middle of something right now....how about if I stop by
after that's sorted out?"
