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and coffee. There's Reverend Watson coming down the path. Why don't you make yourself useful, say something charming and send him on his way?"
    "I'm surprised you think I'm capable of being charming."
    Oh, he had never tried it on her, but she had seen him work that charisma. It was probably one of the more potent weapons in his arsenal. "Why should it surprise you?" As she entered the cottage, she glanced at him over her shoulder. "I understand that most of Germany's population thought Hitler was charming."
    "Thanks for coming, Sarah." Eve sat down in the porch swing and looked out at the lake. "I know you're tired. But it meant a lot for me to have you here."
    "Don't be silly. I wanted to come."
    "I think Bonnie would have liked you to be here. After all, you did find her."
    "We were lucky."
    "Don't give me that. You worked your butt off."
    "That doesn't always mean that Monty and I find what we're looking for." She studied Eve's face. "Is everything okay with you?"
    "It will be soon. It feels very strange right now." Her gaze moved to the hill across the lake. "She's home now. That means everything. Even though she never really left me."
    Sarah nodded. "Memories can be very precious."
    "Yes." She smiled faintly. "But that's not exactly what I meant." She changed the subject. "I'm worried about Jane."
    "I thought you would be."
    "Most of the time I think she's happy with us. She knows we love her." She sighed. "But Jane's not easy."
    "The situation's not easy." Sarah paused. "How would you feel about Jane spending a few weeks with me at my cabin?"
    Eve didn't speak for a moment. "Why?"
    "A change will be good for her. She loves Monty and she likes me. I'd take good care of her."
    "I know you would." She frowned slightly. "Has she talked to you about Bonnie?"
    "The important question is if she's spoken to you about her."
    "Not since you found Bonnie. I tried a couple of times, but she shuts me out. I've been hoping that time-- I don't know. It's hard for me to think right now."
    "It's a period of adjustment for all of you. You've been obsessed for years with the thought of bringing Bonnie home. I know you're happy that she's here now, but it will be--"
    "Jane thinks she's second best," Eve interrupted. "I tried to tell her how different-- She won't accept it. She's not resentful, but I can't talk her out of it."
    "With her lousy childhood, it's possible you may never be able to convince her. But that doesn't mean you can't have a good life together."
    "Don't tell me that. I want her to feel special. Everyone should feel special."
    "Jane is special. She's tough and independent and smart as a whip. So smart she knows that you're confused and sad right now and she can't help you. It hurts her. Send her to me for a while, Eve."
    "I'll think about it." Eve tried to smile. "I never thought I'd have this kind of problem adjusting when I found Bonnie. It's not that I'm not relieved, it's just . . ."
    "You've lived your life a certain way because Bonnie was lost. Now she's found."
    Eve nodded. "It will take a little time, but God, I'm lucky, Sarah. I've got Joe. Everything will fall into place as long as I have Joe." She reached over and took Sarah's hand. "And friends like you and Logan."
    "Speaking of Logan, it's time I left for the airport. Where is he?"
    "He walked down to the lake."
    "Alone?"
    Eve nodded. "Which is just as well. He and Joe are still not too friendly."
    Sarah grinned. "Because you're such a femme fatale."
    "Yeah, sure." She straightened her glasses and got to her feet. "Let's go find Jane and Monty. You'll have to pry her away from him."
    "It won't be so bad if you tell her that she'll see him soon."
    "I said I'd think about it." She made a face. "You're obstinate as hell, Sarah. What makes you so sure you're the best thing for Jane right now? If you get a call, you and Monty will be trekking off to some outlandish part of the world. What would you do with her?"
    Sarah shrugged. "We'd make out."
    Eve shook her