A short time later, Jaime left the senator's office and closed the door. To her surprise, Chris, with Max, was waiting for her. With a happy bark, Max ran over and nuzzled against her.

Needing a moment to gather her feelings, she bent down to hug her dog. She knew that Chris had risked his career when he had come looking for her and she had just walked away from him, yet here he was now with love and hope in his eyes.

Jaime finally stood up and gave a small smile.

Hi." she said.

"Hi, yourself", he smiled back. He was happy to have her back in his life again.

She reached over and hugged him. At that moment Max jumped up and placed his paw on Jaime's arm. She laughed and gave him an affectionate rub behind the ears.

"Hey boy, I missed you." She moved away from Chris and gave the dog her undivided attention. "When's the last time you had a good run, huh? As soon as we get home, we're gonna take a long one."

"Hey, pretty lady, do you need a ride to the airport?" Chris asked.

"Well…sure, that would be great. But…." Her voice drifted off.

Chris thought she seemed distant. Poor thing, he thought to himself, she's had a rough time.. He shook his head to himself as he thought about the past events.

"Well then, let's go." He picked up the leash and headed out with Max.

Jaime started to follow, then looked back at the heavy wooden door leading to Renshaw's office. Oscar was still inside. Where they making plans for her future? She resisted the urge to listen with her bionic ear. Oscar would let her know soon enough.

Once again she started to leave, but once again she hesitated. While she desperately wanted to go home, she had hoped to have one more chance to talk with Oscar.

Chris poked his head around the corner of the doorway. "Hey, let's move." he grinned.

Jaime looked longingly toward the door once again, practically willing Oscar to come out before she left. It looked like they wouldn't have a chance to talk after all - it was rush hour and the plane left in 60 minutes.

She managed to give Chris a small smile and reluctantly walked out the door.