Derek nodded in agreement and moved over to her side putting his arms around
her.

"I'll go with you," he assured her.  "She'll never know we're there."

Julia wondered if that were such a good idea.  On one hand she could see why
he would want to - to make sure things were done by the book and with
Megan's best interest at hand, and to be there because Julia would be there.
But on the other hand.... he would have to see and probably hear more about
why Megan did what she did.. and, knowing Derek, feel guilty and think he
had some kind of hand in what Megan had done.

She looked into his eyes, wondering if it wouldn't be better on him to go on
her own with Rachel.

"You sure?" she asked quietly, wanting him to be sure.

"Of course," Derek said with a nod.  His mind was made up.  He couldn't let
her go and face this alone.

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