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see his body now?” she asked, softly.
    Secretly, Emerald wondered how well Mrs. Hamilton was going to be able to handle this.
    Her son Rex was dead and no one else was going to be replacing him underneath the blanket. Would she be able to come to grips with it when her own eyes finally saw the truth?
    It would without a doubt devastate her to no end. Mr. Hamilton was really going to have to step up to help his wife cope with the reality of the situation.
    “Yes, I’m ready,” Mrs. Hamilton told her as she moved away from her husband. “I can’t wait to prove all of you wrong about my baby boy. He isn’t dead.”
    Going over to the sheet, Emerald looked at the parents then at Officer Cutter who nodded his head at her to continue before she pulled the sheet away revealing Rex’s face.
    “OH MY GOD! NO!” Mrs. Hamilton’s anguished screams filled the otherwise quiet room as she stumbled up to her son’s cold body. “My baby...he can’t be dead.”
    “I’m so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Hamilton,” Emerald whispered again watching as Rex’s mother ran her hand down her son’s smooth brown cheek.
    “Get away from him,” she snapped. “I want to be alone with Rex. Leave us alone.”
    Stepping away from the overcome mother, Emerald went over to Mr. Hamilton who had tears pouring down his cheeks. He looked like he had lost a piece of his heart.
    “I’ll give the two of you a few minutes alone with your son,” she whispered touching him on the side of the arm.
    “Thank you,” he said. “Was there a note found with my son’s body?”
    Removing her hand, Emerald shook her head. “Dr. David didn’t find one at the river bank. So, I don’t think there was one, but if one does come up you and your wife will get a copy.”
    She started to move away, but Mr. Hamilton touched her on the arm. “I used to take Rex fishing there all the time when he was a little boy. He loved that place. Anytime he needed to think about things my son would go there. I’m just so sad he didn’t come to us more about his problems before doing this to himself. Things would have gotten better for him. Why couldn’t Rex have seen that?” he questioned.
    “Most people can’t see past the pain they’re feeling at the moment to their future,” Emerald replied softly as she stepped away. “I think you should go to your wife. She really needs you. I’m worried about her.”
    Mr. Hamilton glanced away from her over to his wife who was bent over their son’s body sobbing. “You’re right. I need to help her, but all of this is just so—”
    “I know. I’ll be back in a few minutes.” Emerald moved away for a third time and went up to Officer Cutter who hadn’t taken his eyes off her the entire time.
    “Let’s give them some privacy,” she said then walked past him.
    Emerald was trying her best to ignore how her heart skipped a beat when his eyes had looked into hers. Now wasn’t the time for her mind to be excited about her past coming back. She had worked hard for years to get rid of her lingering feeling for Chance. It wasn’t easy to do, but she did it and without the help of her friends or family. She would be damned if she allowed his surprise appearance to bring them rushing back to the surface.
    Going out the door, Emerald stood in the hallway looking at Chance as he came towards her. She did have to admit that his body had gotten better since they were younger. He looked amazing in his police uniform.
    Stop it! Her mind screamed. Don’t you dare go there with him again . Chance was placed out of your mind for a reason. Remember why. Keep your distance from him. Today will be the last time you will probably ever lay eyes on him.
    “You did a good job in there with them. I was very impressed with your empathy,” Officer Cutter said.
    “Thank you,” Emerald answered. “I always try to put myself in their shoes. Death is hard on anyone, especially more when it is your child. I didn’t fault Mrs. Hamilton’s