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Wyatt listens to Katie, finding himself drawn in with intrigue as she shares things about herself that she never had before. His compassion is stirred as he hears of her past, though he cannot help the feeling of gladness that she feels comfortable enough to share with him…and that she understand and can relate to his own feelings. The best part of all though, was her acceptance of his invitation to the picnic, and her mention of church on Sunday.

His smile broadens. “That would be great. I’ll give the doctor a heads up and make sure it’s ok for the picnic, and we’ll plan on that. It’s on a Friday and starts at seven with supper, then it’ll last a few hours, so we can stay as long as you’re up to it.”
He sighs deeply and looks at his watch, hating to leave. “Well, my love, looks like it’s that time again.” He’d suggest him staying for supper, but he knew that Jason would be back. He stands, bending over to give Katie’s forehead a kiss. “Have a good night, and call me if you need anything. I’ll stop in tomorrow.”
Letting his gaze linger on her face for just a moment, he finally pulls himself away.

As he’s exiting, he just about runs into Con, taking a step back in surprise.

Con apologizes. “Oh, sorry, Wyatt. He gives his younger friend a firm pat on the back. “How’s it going?”

“Good.” Wyatt nods and smiles. “You?”

“Never better.”

Wyatt laughs. “I gotta run. Take it easy.”

“Yeah, you too.” Con waits until Wyatt leaves, then enters Katie’s room with a smile. “Hey, Kat.” He grabs a chair, spinning it around to straddle and lean his arms on the backrest. “I bet you’re tired of seeing new faces come through that door all day, nobody leaving you alone,” he teases. He cocks his head with a little bit more seriousness. “I just wondered how you were doing…really.”