Chapter 11

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"We got a lead from the explosion last night. The man that the bomb was strapped to was a man who used to be involved with the family. He defected from them and started to bring us information. That's how we had so much for you to work with Charlie." Don said, stopping to gage what his brother's current mood was. When Don got to the hospital his father told him that Amita was in explaining the events of the night before.

"So it was hitting two birds with one stone having him attached to the bomb that was supposed to take you out." Alan said, offering the analogy.

"Yeah. Well there's only one member of the Davin family who would be malicious enough to strap an active bomb to a living person. John Davin, he was also the one who attacked you Amita."

"How did you know where to find him?" Amita asked, she was still seated next to Charlie on his bed.

"Surveillance, we've had teams watching every key member of the Davin family."

"Did you have any trouble bringing him in?" Charlie was watching his brother carefully. He knew that Don was having some trouble with this case because of everything that has been happening.

"Not really. He knew that there was no way he was going to get away with this." Before any conversation could continue Charlie's doctor opened the door and entered the room.

"Professor Eppes, you're a popular man aren't you?" The doctor smiled, almost every time he came to check on Charlie there was someone sitting and chatting with him. "Well I've got good news, you can go home tomorrow." Charlie smiled at this. He was beginning to get tired of being in the hospital bed. All he wanted was to get back into his usual routine again. Amita smiled at him, squeezing his hand.

"I must suggest that you get some sleep though Professor. Wouldn't want you collapsing on your way out tomorrow." The doctor suggested, turning to leave.

"Thanks doctor." Charlie said as he left the room.

"Well, we should get going then." Alan smiled at his son. "We'll be back tomorrow morning to get you Charlie."

"See you then dad." He replied happily. Slowly Charlie's friends and family left the room until it was just he and Amita again.

"You okay?" Charlie asked her.

"Yeah. I'm just glad that this is all over. It's been a long couple of days." She said, leaning her head on his shoulder.

"I know. I'm glad it's over too… this whole thing… it's really made me think. I love you Amita and I never want to loose you." He said, shifting so that he could see her.

"Charlie?"

"I'm not asking to rush into anything but maybe something slow? Maybe you move into the house with me?" Amita smiled.

"I think I would like that."

"You would?"

"Yes I would. I love you Charlie."

"I love you too." They shared a sweet kiss. "I'll see you tomorrow okay?"

"Okay." Charlie smiled; they shared another kiss before she left the room. He continued to smile through out the night, even when he fell asleep. In the morning he would get to go home and Amita would be coming to live with him. Things finally felt like they were getting back to normal.

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All right, one more chapter to come.

Montez – dude your comment about seeing Charlie with a girl for a change seriously made me laugh so hard… because it is so true. Heehee.

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