AND SO GOES THE HEART

Filler for

THE EYES HAVE IT

Karen Marotto


Lee uses the time Billy has ordered him to rest to try and get to know Amanda better.


PART I

Lee needed the time off , only he would never admit this to Amanda. He secretly was glad that
she was given the higher clearance to care for him for the next few days, to " sit on him" if
necessary and make sure he didn't overdo it.

Billy had mentioned to him how concerned Amanda had been about him, and Lee had taken it with a
big grin. His feelings for Amanda grew stronger every day, so much so, that it was getting much
harder to keep all his defenses up. He wasn't sure he wanted to anyway. Lee now knew in his heart
that Amanda King was the one for him. He looked upon this time off as a chance to really get to
know her.

Amanda explained to Dotty that she would be helping out an injured friend who worked for I. F. F.
and , depending on how the healing process went, she would let her know about the rest of the week.
"O. K. dear. I hope your "friend" heals quickly." Dotty knew Amanda was going to be with Lee.
Their attraction to each other was very obvious. Dotty also knew this time her daughter had fallen
hard , and that Lee Stetson was her world. Who's fooling who?

Lee's Apartment - Next Day

Lee had rested Saturday , and with the medication's help woke up Sunday morning for the first time
in a few days without a headache or light dizziness. Amanda made Sunday brunch for the two of them,
a western omelet, which they thoroughly enjoyed. They spent Sunday afternoon walking hand in hand
along the Potomac with the cherry trees in full blossom, covering the earth like a pink blanket. They
talked about everything and anything. After awhile, Lee started to feel tired, so Amanda ordered him
home to rest. Knockwurst and hot German potato salad were ordered for dinner from a small
restaurant around the corner. Lee wanted to at least see Amanda take it easy that night.