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Joe. She loves him and you're past history, Logan."
    "I know, but thanks for reminding me. I can see it's only your dog that has any sensitivity. I'm not here to stir up old embers. Is it too hard to believe that I want only the best for Eve?"
    "I don't have to believe or disbelieve you." Her pace quickened. "As I said, I don't care. It doesn't matter if you--"
    "Sarah!"
    She turned to see Jane MacGuire running down the hill toward them, her red hair gleaming in the sunlight. The ten-year-old's expression was pale and strained as she stopped beside Sarah. "Hi, can I walk back with you?"
    "Sure. But I thought you'd want to wait for Eve."
    She shook her head. "She doesn't need me. She has Joe." She looked straight ahead. "Neither of them wants me there right now."
    Sarah could see a problem looming. "You're part of Eve's family. She always wants you with her."
    "Not now. I don't belong here. It's Bonnie's time." She shifted her glance to Logan. "You knew it. That's why you took Sarah away."
    Logan nodded. "At least someone appreciates my sensitivity. But Sarah is right. You're part of the family."
    Jane's lips tightened. "You're trying to make me feel better. I don't need your pity. I know Joe and Eve care about me, but I'm not Bonnie. I'll never be Bonnie to them. So don't tell me they want me there when they're saying good-bye to her. Can't you see how hard it is for them having me here right now? All they want to think about is Bonnie, but they have to try to make me feel all cozy and wanted because they don't want to hurt me."
    "Talk to them," Sarah said gently.
    "No." Jane looked away from them and repeated, "It's Bonnie's time." She changed the subject. "May I go on ahead and take Monty out for a walk?"
    "I think that would be a very good idea."
    Sarah frowned, troubled, as she watched Jane run down the path toward the cottage.
    "Will Monty go with her?" Logan asked.
    She nodded. "He adores her. They got to know each other very well in Phoenix."
    "You like her too. She's not the easiest kid to get to know."
    "She may look like a kid, but she's more grown-up than most adults. That's what happens when you're raised in foster homes and on the streets." She nibbled at her lower lip. "She's right, isn't she? Having her here is going to be a strain on Eve and Joe."
    "Probably. It seems Jane has good instincts." He was studying her face. "What are you thinking?"
    "None of your business." They had reached the porch of the cottage. "Are you leaving now?"
    "Not yet. I thought I'd leave for the airport after lunch. You're on the three o'clock flight, aren't you?"
    "How do you know that?"
    "Eve told me on the phone. She said they picked you up at the airport. Could I give you a lift?"
    "Joe's going to drive me."
    "But shouldn't he stay with Eve? It won't hurt you to occupy the same car with me. It's only an hour's drive."
    It wouldn't hurt her, but she didn't want any favors from him.
    It was as if he'd read her mind. "I'm not doing you any favors, Sarah. Considering your opinion of me, you should know better."
    No, she could see Logan doing favors for Eve but not for her. Why should he? She didn't know why he had made the attempt to bridge the gulf between them, but it wasn't because he regretted what he had done. Logan never looked back after he had made a decision.
    "Eve needs Joe right now," Logan said. "We both know it."
    "And does that sting, Logan?"
    "Would you feel sorry for me if it did?"
    "Hell, no."
    "I didn't think so. So do I take you to the airport?"
    She shrugged. "Okay. I should leave by one."
    He nodded. "I'll be ready. But shouldn't you be there earlier to board Monty in the cargo?"
    "Monty always travels in the cabin with me."
    "I thought only small animals or dogs for the blind were permitted in the cabin."
    "He has special ATF clearance."
    He smiled. "And if he didn't, you'd probably insist on traveling in the baggage with him."
    "You've got it." Sarah opened the front door. "I'm going to start making sandwiches