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INTERNUNCIO, n. Messenger between two parties; go-between


Booth got her drunk; it was the only way he could think to break the news that her father was gone again. She didn't believe him at first, but then she just sat there, an unreadable expression on her face. He poured her another glass of scotch.

"Max is protecting you," he said quietly.

She nodded and put her hand up to her mouth to cover her adverse reaction the alcohol – or to her dad leaving. "...I know."

"People do weird things for love."

Her gaze was watery, and her voice wavered slightly. "I know."