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and got a towel to clean her up, then they both laid down on either side of her, wrapping her in their warmth.  She knew after all that had happened, they would be lucky to have these special moments together and she was going to cherish each one.  Her last thought as she drifted off was what a way to say goodbye to New York.

Chapter Four
     
     
    "I understand, Dr. Thompson.  I will be on the next flight out,” Erin said to the lead veterinarian of the Dublin Zoo.
    They spoke for a few minutes about what could be plaguing the sea lions, going over different reasons to explain why they were so sick.  Erin discussed with him that he should consider thinking outside of the box.  Maybe an outside influence was the cause.  The doctor informed Erin that he had run tests on each of the sea lions first to see if one of them was a carrier but none of them were.  Erin was truly puzzled as to the culprit causing the sea lions to be so ill, she would be able to do more, concentrate more, when she arrived at the zoo.
    As she hung up from talking to the doctor, she heard a knock at her door.  She called out for whoever it was to come in and her grandmother opened the door.  She groaned inwardly as she realized that Myles and Aedan had sought out her grandmother in order to convince Erin to delay her trip.  Here it comes , she thought.  Her grandmother approached her, smiling and Erin smiled back.
    "Hey, Mamo.  What's up?" Erin asked.
    "I brought you something.  I want you to wear it at all times.  Promise me," her grandmother said.  She held out her hand and in it was a heart-shaped locket.
    "It's beautiful.  Why are you giving this to me?" Erin said.
    "Inside is a protection spell, it will keep you safe on your journey.  I want your promise that you will keep it on at all times, that is the only way it will work,” her grandmother told her.
    "I promise, Mamo.  Thank you ," Erin said.  "So, I take it you are also here to try to stop me from leaving?"
    Her grandmother laughed. "No, a leanbh , my child.  I know you well enough to know that you have your own mind and are stubborn to a fault.  You'll go when you want to go, no one will be able to stop you, least of all me."
    Erin smiled.  "You're right, but I expected you to at least give it a go."
    Mamo shook her head.  "When do you leave?"
    "I'm not sure yet, I have to check the flights.”  Erin studied her grandmother's face carefully.  "I will be fine.  This is important or I wouldn't be going."
    "Your sisters and I understand completely ; however, you have to understand that Myles and Aedan only want to ensure your safety.  It is their job as Guardians.  I will do as I promised them and urge you to wait a day or so if you can," her grandmother informed her.
    Her grandmother reached up and attached the necklace around Erin's neck.  Erin wrapped both her arms around her grandmother and gave her a warm hug.  She loved this woman more than life itself.  Most of all, she admired her for always being present and strong for Erin and her sisters.
    "Thank you again for the necklace, it's lovely and helpful all at the same time ," Erin said with a smirk.
    "Just remember to keep it on, young lady.  I will see you downstairs for dinner ," her grandmother said firmly.  With that, she went out, heading down the hall.
    Erin picked up her cell phone and called the airport to find the first flight out to Dublin.  She found that there was a flight leaving first thing in the morning.  She knew she was going to catch hell from the Guardians, but she had no other choice.  She booked the flight and then e-mailed the information to Dr. Thompson.  She was sent an immediate e-mail response letting her know that one of his staff would be at the airport to meet her when she landed.  She finished packing and then headed downstairs to help the others prepare dinner.
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    "No others are on their way as of now.  They are all finishing up other assignments.  We have been