The Master's Child
"When you come back, Larry... When this is over, we'll talk."
He touches her face, his palm on her cheek, the thumb tracing her lips. "Yes, we'll talk."
The tableau holds for a heartbeat, two...
Then his hand falls. "James, Michael. Time to go."
*****
As we exit, despite the seriousness of the situation, I can't keep the grin off my face.
Klempner glances at me sidelong. "What?"
"I've never seen anyone get the warrior's send-off before."
"Oh, shut up," he mutters.
Then, "Very well, gentlemen. Saddle up."
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