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    Vin's skills were considerable, and his connection to C a eli seemed to grow stronger each time they used it.  She was happy to let it stay that way.  Such gifts we re intriguing and could be helpful at times, but they could also be a burden.  C a eli did not think she was missing out on anything .  S ince learning of her rare heritage, C a eli had not put forth any special effort to discover if she had a gift of her own.  It did n o t matter to her.  Her life was happy and complete without it.
    " If you say so, but I'm not sure that I agree.  I still find it difficult to believe that you did not inherit any talent at all.  Maybe it is a new development.  Maybe that i s what I sense different about you.  I suppose we will have to leave it be for now.  What were you saying about Ben? "
    " Oh!  I need to go get him.  He and Vin stepped out for a few minutes.  I think Vin brought some information about the accident to share with him.  Ben will want to know you're awake ! "
    C a eli moved toward the door as it opened inward, banging her forehead against the edge.  Ben reached out and caught her as she stumbled backward, momentarily dazed.  A small, purple knot was rapidly forming around a fresh cut over C a eli's left eye.
    " G oodness!  I'm sorry.  I wasn't paying attention, " Ben apologized.
    Once she was steady on her feet again, C a eli smiled at him and waved him over to Salma.
    " Neither was I.  I'm all right.  I was on my way to find you.  Look who finally decided to wake up. "  
    Vin followed Ben into the room .  As Ben hurried over to Salma, Vin examin ed the cut on C a eli's forehead with a slight grin. 
    " What's so funny ? "   C a eli asked.
    Vin answered loud enough for Ben to hear.
    " It seems you manage d to get into mischief after all . "  
    Ben couldn't restrain a laugh of his own at Vin's observation .  Vin spent a few minutes longer with Ben and Salma, making sure that Salma was all right, and then decided it would be best to give the couple some privacy.  Vin understood how he would feel in Ben's place.  He did n o t want to intrude any longer than necessary .  They were probably going to have to stay at the hospital for a while.
    " I a m going to take C a eli home.  W e wi ll se nd the doctor in as we leave . "
    After giving Ben the information about where she parked his jeep and a brief round of well wishes , C a eli left the room with Vin .   Knowing that his friends were all right, Vin turned his thoughts to C a eli.  This was the first time he ha d seen her in two weeks.
     
     
    " Hey, Doll .  How are you feeling? "
    Ben was alone at Salma's bedside once again, smiling this time.   He noticed that the cut on her forehead had finally stopped bleeding.  In fact, he didn't think it looked as bad as when he left the room fifteen minutes earlier .  Of course, he could n o t see the wound beneath the fresh bandage, but the swelling was definitely diminished .
    " I feel fine, maybe a little sore.  I guess that's to be expected after a crunch like that.  Ben, c an you raise this bed up, so that I can talk to you without feeling like an invalid?  I can see why my patients don't like lying flat like this.  It feels like I a m being interrogated , though it seems I ha ve the right man for the job. "   Salma smiled up at Ben as he used the electronic control to raise the upper portion of the bed. 
    " There you go.  Now I can see your lovely smile, " Ben said as he leaned over to give Salma a kiss.
    " Ben, when did you get here?  I seem to re call you and C a eli being at my car right after the crash .  Why was she all wet? "
    " Easy, Love .  Are you sure you a re up for all this conversation right away? "
    " Yes, really, I'm perfectly fine.   It was merely a little bump on the head. "
    They were interrupted as a short man in a white lab coat walked in with a medical file in his hand.
    " Well, this is certainly a change of pace, Dr. Erickson.  I a m not pleased