"Lucy has suffered a little set back in her plans so I think she should just take a few days to breathe and consider other avenues." Ben said to the others then he looked to the young woman who was still clinging tightly to his shirt. "Lucy, you are welcome to stay with us while we're in Paris." He looked at Gabriella. "We're here for five days?" Ben guided her back to the couch and she finally let go of him as she sat.

"Yes, we have five days in Paris then we set off south." Gabriella agreed. "We certainly have room if she doesn't mind sharing a room some...