Don’t lose hope. There’s a good chance we’ll find her safe and sound.”Which of course, meant there was a chance they wouldn’t.“Thanks, Det...ective. Will you let me know if you hear anything?”“I will. If you think of anything, anything at all, no matter how minor, call. If I’m not here, ask for the Investigations division and someone will help you.”I thanked him again and we hung up. I told Clarissa and Sandy everything he said, then got out my guitar and music. José showed up a few minutes later. Del just stared too stunned to move. I will tell you that I liked having his arms around me. They were surprisingly soft and warm and I was very glad to feel that they didn't feel like that of a snake. I don't know how long we stayed like that but finally Del let me go completely and shook himself all over."What's wrong Del?" Nothing, I shouldn't have done that. I didn't mean to hold you like that." He still looked stunned."Why? I liked it. Though to tell you the truth, I don't know why. Do you. Slowly Tami stood up and made her way over to the mare, the mare lifted her head to stare at the approaching girl but made no movement to leave. “What are you doing?” Greta asked speed walking over to her best friend.Tami stopped beside the mare and gently stroked her rump. The mare lifted her head again but didn't move.“She’s so gentle,” Tami commented.Greta reached out to stroke the mare’s side; clearly the mare didn't mind the double human contact because she lifted her head and nuzzled at. As the girl drew closer he felt a bit of a dilemma because the rules he was given for the clinic seemed to limit the contact he was supposed to have with the clients. But thinking about it a bit more he realized that he had never been told anything about relations with clients away from the clinic, only what she should do inside. He relaxed as Lorie came to a stop right next to him.Now that Lorie had brought Jack to a stop she was a bit at a loss for what to say or do next since normally she.