When she opened her eyes it was to see the exhausted rise and fall of his sculpted pecs at eye level where her head had fallen. It was time to tell him the truth, if he didn't know it already, and then let the chips fall where they may.

"Jason." she said, knowing that this could be the end of their time together. "You took care of William Kingsley."

"Of course I did Melissa. That worm was out to ruin the only therapist with the skill and intuition to know how to work with my problem and the first who hasn't been intimidated by who I am."

"Thank you Jason."...