As soon as Rose entered the hotel room, she gently laid her hand upon Dave’s. His long lashes fluttered in response, and he cracked a small smile as he woke from his slumber. She only had enough energy to smile in return as a few tears streamed from her eyes. “How are you?” she asked.

“Come here,” he said, as he extended his arms.

She draped herself gently over him and rested in his embrace. Should she divulge what she had found in the house in addition to how Ag...