Zachary froze for a moment, barely maintaining his composure before nodding. "Fine." Then he asked, "When?"

"Today won't work. I have surgery with Dr. Arquette this afternoon. How about tomorrow morning, if that's okay?" Rebecca replied calmly.

Zachary glanced at her, his heart feeling pulled in different directions. He answered, "That's fine."

"I have one more request," Rebecca said.

He nodded, his eyes fixed on her. "Go ...