"Listen, Rachel…" Gabe began.

She shook her head. "I have a right to know what's going on. You'll have to tie me up to make me stay up here."

From somewhere he dredged up a grin and a hot light flamed in his eyes. "Hold that thought for a better time." His face sobered. "I know you're exhausted and the workout I just gave you didn't help."

She shook her head. "I told you. Some coffee and I'll be fine. Now. Are you going to help me find clean clothes to wear or ...