I don’t think he’d be able to rest well when there’s a load of jackhammers tearing down walls nearby.’ He wanted to say she was wrong, but she... wasn’t, he had read the local news announcing the renovation. She had thought of the little things he hadn’t thought about. Frustrated at having to admit this stranger made some very good suggestions he sat into his own chair. ‘You came here to discuss a financial matter if I’m not mistaken.’ She nodded and stood up. ‘If you can bear with me for a. As I lay there resting, I heard my mom make a call downstairs. "He's returned home," I heard her say. "I'm sorry for the trouble officer." "The police," I thought. "She called the police to report me missing. I guess she was really freaking out over me being gone." Nathan tried to call my cell a couple times during the day. He left messages on my voice mail that I deleted without even listening to. Then on Sunday afternoon, he tried calling me several times. Each time I flipped open my. Now, after last night and the things you told me, I can't ask anything of you" Bern listen, I feel more alive this morning than I have in many years, and you are the reason for that. By getting me out of there, you have given me a chance of life again. If I can repay you in any way, then I shall." Exactly my point, you have a chance of a new life and now you are able to get that, I will not do anything to take that away from you" I'll tell you what Bern, at least tell me what it was and if I. She couldn’t think clearly with him holding her so closely. Slowly, he eased away a bit, giving her room to breathe but only enough to reach a strawberry from the plate. He brought the berry to her mouth, touching it to her lip, he tempted her with its scent. He rolled the berry along her lower lip, his gaze riveted to her mouth, just visible in the darkness of the room. A cool drop of juice rolled down her chin. Before she could wipe it off, Jack bent over her and licked it away with his.