Old age

Justin takes a bite of his bar and chews thoughtfully. Though his eyes were on his backpack and organizing his things, his ears were listening and he was mulling over Beth's words. He knew it must be hard for her, especially if she and her sister had been close. He also knew the rules at Brookshire and no patient was to leave the premises. It did suck.

Interesting Beth had said what she had though... she was either assuming Justin had found out the truth, or didn't care if he had not and her words wouldn't make sense. Either way, he did know by his own doing, so he knew what she was talking about.

Zipping up his backpack, he stands and nods briefly. "And I shouldn't have wanted my dad to come home early from work." It was no more Beth's fault that Sarah had been witness to a tragedy, than it was his fault his father had died in a car accident.

Easing down to sit in the grass, he finishes his bar before lying on his back and putting his hands behind his head. Danitza, hot and tired from her playing, flops down beside him, rolling over onto her back and wriggling around to scratch her own back. One of her hind paws catches Justin's head and he throws her a withering look but doesn't chide her.

Staring up at the sky, Justin squints in the light but doesn't mind it. The sunshine felt good, even if it was a hot day. If he'd been alone, he would be going for a swim right about now, but with Beth here, he restrains from that activity.

"I got more fish than I need for supper if you want to take one for yourself," he offers.


Hearing Destin's question and seeing the look in her eye, the humor in Chance's gaze seems to fade just a little. Was she suspicious of him? "Well because with Toby, he's such a pusher that a couple hours to me seems like all day to him."

Chance searches Destiny's eyes, his expression a casual one. He shrugs. "Or maybe he's getting forgetful in his old age, I don't know." His grin returns. "Either way, he won't really auction off my desk - he's too nice underneath all that thick outer shell. So... as far as his threat is concerned..."

He leans on Destiny a little more, his face nearing hers again. "It really has no bearing on me... so I can just call him back later..." His lips brush hers. "...after we're done.... watching the movie."