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10.

Dr. Weaver walked up to her as she was doing her final report on Rosie. She may not have been her patient anymore but she wanted to include her notes, for future reference, even if she didn't sign her name. Any therapist that treated Rosie back home would need information on her breakthough to know what Rosie's father meant to her. He saved his daughter with his actions from years ago and in saving her saved himself.

"Mrs. Dupree, you have done a fine job with the Collins girl. The father has asked that you be reassigned to her until her release tomorrow." He began without looking up, "Think that we can fulfill his wishes." Then he walked away.

Amber sighed. Little gods, some of these doctors were. She made a mental note to not become an ass when she had the word "Doctor" in front of her name. Her mind formed a mental picture of her mother in a white coat. She shook it away.

She looked through the observation window to Rosie's bed. He held her in the crook of his arm pointing at The Cat in the Hat, pronouncing each word. Rosie looked up at him and giggled. He smiled back. They were totally in love and would do just fine. A wave of sadness washed over her. Tomorrow they would go home. She wouldn't see him again. She sighed. Just as it should be. It really wasn't about her anymore, was it?

"How's our little girl?" she asked as she came through the door.

He beamed at her, "You did it! You knew, didn't you?"

"I took a chance. It paid off. I told you, we don't work miracles, but I have to say, sometimes they happen." She smiled at Rosie. The child smiled back. Amber wasn't sure how much she actually knew of her, but she seemed comfortable enough.

"I owe you so much. Where did you get this?" he asked pointing to the projector.

"Ah! You are not going to believe this, but you really owe my mother. She had the home movies. She got them here by private courier this morning." Amber stated.

"Wow, that's unexpected." He said looking down.

"She's really changed. Corny. You wouldn't know her."

"Apparently, so."

"When I called and told her what happened, she said to send her love."

He grinned, "Love from Velma? I never thought I'd live to see the day!"

They both laughed. Rosie laughed with them. Amber looked at her and smiled.

"Her eyes sparkle just like yours." She said before she thought. Why the hell did she just say that? She looked down, not wanting to see his reaction.

There was a pause. She glanced towards him. He was grinning and looking at her, "Thanks."

"So were you able to get a flight out tomorrow?" she asked trying to find something to talk about.

He broke his gaze with a shake of his head, "No, we're going to take the regular flight. Might as well stick with the schedule. It's easier. I was thinking of taking her to the zoo or maybe a movie tomorrow afternoon"

"Can you drive?" she asked and he nodded. "Then why don't you take my car?" she volunteered.

He smiled. "I never thought about how we would get around. Are you sure about that?"

"Fill the tank when you bring it back. That's all I ask." She said, "Hey, and you'll have to be back at seven to pick me up. Are you sure you can get your mind off your baby to come on time?"

He looked down, "I have a lifetime with her and one more day with you. I think I can handle it." His eyes snapped up, "Will you come to dinner with us?"

She shook her head and was about to decline.

"Please Amber. Please come with me?" he begged.

He said 'me'. She smiled. "Okay but this is my city. I pay, alright?"

"Hey Rosie! How about a free meal on Miss Amber?" Rosie smiled, not understanding much but the tone of her father's voice, "It's a plan. Pick a good one Amber. This hospital food has been pretty nasty."

She giggled, "Yeah." She turned to Rosie's chart, "I have to do some work here. Now let's see what you can do little girl…."

Rosie came through with flying colors. Her eyes followed object when asked. Amber clapped her hands behind her head and she startled. She gave Amber a sour look that made her laugh. "Sorry Sweetie, that had to be done." She said as she touched Rosie's cheek and she smiled again. Amber couldn't help but smile herself as she wrote the report. She was well on the way to perfect.

"Now you understand Daddy, her speech will come back as her mind can get around it. Just as you will need physical therapy, she will need speech therapy. Her muscles have atrophied like yours." When she looked at him, his smile had disappeared.

"Corny, what is your prognosis?" Amber asked apprehensively.

"It was good as long as the treatment continued. I was told that if I delayed the next surgery, damage could occur that they could not overcome. I don't know where I stand now." His face was serious, "But it doesn't matter. I had to bring her here. I did what was right."

She sighed, "You did." She sat on the bed next to him. "Miracles are worked everyday aren't they?" She put her hand on his. "Maybe you'll be okay. Maybe an angel watches over the Collins family."

He took her hand without looking up, "Yeah. Maybe she does."