Lisa (looking at the paper): What’s this about?

Mike (looking up): Some lady Danyael Kennard Croft called. She said she wanted to speak with you about Ms. Kennard. She has some information and such.

Lisa (wondering): What the hell? That case is open and shut. Simple as that. Did she say anything else?

Mike (shaking his head): No just to call her.

Lisa (shaking her head): Call her for what?

Mike (going back to paperwork): I don’t know. What could it hurt I mean?

Lisa (sighing): You’re right (walking in her office.) Thanks.

Mike (nodding): Sure anytime.

Sunset Beach
Kai (sipping her soda): And Dylan has been treating you good?

Helena (nodding; wiping her nose with the tissue): She’s been so patient and understanding and part of me wonders if…

Kai (softly): If what, Helena? If she’s going to grow tired of this and leave. Grow tired of you and walk out the door. That’s your fear isn’t it?

Helena (nodding): Wouldn’t anyone else?

Kai (shaking her head): Some people (pausing) yeah they would, if they didn’t truly care for someone. If they didn’t give a dam. (Letting the words sink in) not Dylan. Dylan truly loves you and wants to be with you. She knows this is only a matter of time, time to heal, time to deal with things and when you put all of that together you’re going to come back stronger then ever.

Helena (listening): She deserves so much better…

Kai (shock): Helena how could you say that? Look at you, you’re beautiful, smart, feisty, take no prisoners, care about your family and have someone who would walk through the fires of hell and back without blinking.  

Helena (tears falling): I don’t deserve her…

Kai (gently): You do honey. You most certainly do (wrapping an arm around her.) She loves you, totally loves you.  

Helena (softly): Tina and I almost, I wanted her, I wanted to feel something with someone, I don’t know…

Kai (sighing): You wanted to make love to Tina because she’s the one person who hasn’t burned you, hasn’t hurt you. And a part of you holds a part of her. (Thinking) what do you feel with Tina that you don’t feel with Dylan?