7:45 P. M. at the university hospital, in Tim's room, Tim was sleeping. Tiffany was sitting in a chair at his bedside and reading a novel when Tiffany heard the door opening. She looked up and saw Barry stepping in.

Before Tiffany was able to say anything, Barry stopped at the door and asked, "Can we talk?"

Tiffany put her book down and stood up. As she walked towards him, she said, "Let's talk in the hallway so we don't wake up Tim."

Tiffany followed Barry out of the room and when the door closed behind Tiffany, Barry said, "Earlier today, we were talking and I thought we were enjoying each other's company. At least I was enjoying your company."

"I did enjoy our talk earlier, but between then and now, I wanted to be with my son," said Tiffany. "He did just doze off a few minutes ago and I was thinking about gong to the cafeteria for a bite to eat while the cafeteria is still open. You're welcome to keep me company."

Barry slightly grinned and said, "Okay. I'll join you."

"Okay, let me get my purse and we can go," said Tiffany. She then turned and walked back into the room.

Minutes later, as Tiffany and Barry were walking to the cafeteria, Barry noticed that Tiffany wasn't talking. Barry tapped her and said, "You're very quiet. Is there anything wrong?"

Tiffany shook her head and said, "I'm just tired. So I might not be good company right now."

Barry nodded. He then said, "Earlier when I was leaving Tim's room, I saw a doctor name K. E. O'Brian and a policeman walking into the room. Are you in trouble with the authorities?"

Tiffany shook her head and said, "No. The policeman you saw is Spence. I told you about Spence earlier and he just came by to check on Tim."

"So Dr. K. E. O'Brian is Tim's doctor?" asked Barry.

"No," said Tiffany. "Dr. O'Brian is actually Spence's current girlfriend."

Barry just nodded to acknowledge what was said. He then began to talk about what he saw on the news.

At Beth's apartment, Spence was sitting on the couch in the living room and watching TV. Beth was in the kitchen and talking on the phone. A short time later as Beth was joining Spence on the couch, Spence asked, "Is everything okay?"

"Everything's okay," said Beth. "That was my mom on the phone. She was calling to see if I would be able to make for dinner on Christmas Eve. I told her that I'm going to do my best to make it."

"Do you and your family celebrate on Christmas Eve?" asked Spence.

"Christmas Eve is when my aunts, uncles and cousins all get together," said Beth. "It's going to be at my mom's house this year. Oh and of course my grandma, Brandon and Keith will be there too. When do your relatives get together?"

"My relatives consist of just my parents, my mom's dad, my brother Wyatt, one aunt and one uncle and we just spend Christmas day together," said Spence. "And it usually at my parents' house."

"So you're not doing anything on Christmas Eve?" asked Beth.

"Normally I just pick up another shift on Christmas Eve," said Spence.

"Well you're welcome to join me for dinner with my relatives," said Beth. "That is if I can get off that night from the hospital."

Spence gave Beth a delightful smile and said, "I would like that." He then gave Beth a passionate kiss. The kiss lasted several seconds. "Since we're alone, how about that we go into the next room?"

Beth grinned and as she shook her head she said, "I get the feeling that I'm dating a sex addict."

"I like having sex," said Spence.

"I can tell that you more than like it and I don't mind, but I'm looking for more out of a relationship than just having sex," said Beth.

"I'm a romantic person," said Spence.

"That's good and I'll look forward as to how romantic you can be on Valentines Day and on my birthdays, but I was referring more of you and me becoming good friends as well as lovers," said Beth. "There might be times that all I want is, is for us to hang out and talk. I also like playing cards and board games, so I would like for us to do that from time to time."

"You want me to stop hinting around about us having sex?" asked Spence.

Beth shook her head and said, "You don't have to. I'll let you know when I'm not in the mood."

Spence gave Beth a passionate kiss. When the kiss ended he asked, "So are you in the mood?"

Beth grinned and gave Spence another passionate kiss. During the kiss Beth touched Spence in a sexual manner. After the kiss, Beth asked, "Does that answer your question?"

Spence grinned and said, "I didn't quite get that. Can you repeat you response?"

Beth grinned and said, "Let go in the bedroom and I'll repeat myself there."

Spence continued to grin and said, "Okay." Beth stood up followed by Spence. Spence then began to follow Beth into the bedroom. "When is your birthday anyway?"

"It's July twenty-first," said Beth. Spence slightly laughed. Beth gave Spence a curious look as he was pulling out his wallet. "What's so funny?"

As they were walking into the bedroom, Spence opened up his wallet and said, "Look at the date I was born."

Beth took the wallet and once she looked at the driver's license she slightly laughed herself. "Your birthday is seven days after mine, and your middle name is Anthony." Beth held out the wallet for Spence to take. "Well, Spencer Anthony Westcott, here's your wallet."

Spence grinned and as he took his wallet, he pulled Beth to him and gave her a passionate kiss. Spence allowed his wallet to drop in the floor and while kissing they moved to the bed.

A few miles away, Eric Newbury, while dressed in street clothes, had walked into the tavern where Number-Six and the other Cylons were gathered. Most of the seats were filled except for a couple of tables and a few seats at the bar. No one was at the pool table. Eric took one of the empty seats at the bar, and ordered a beer. Once his beer arrived he took a drink. As he was putting his beer down Number-Three stepped up next to Eric and ordered a few drinks. Eric faced Number-Three and said, "I haven't seen you in here before."

Number-Three gave him a strange look and said in a sarcastic manner, "You're very observant."

"Oh, I'm not hitting on you," said Eric. He held up his left hand to show a ring. "I'm married. I just frequent this bar and I pretty much know… at least by sight, who are the regulars." He stuck out his hand to shake hands. "Anyway, I'm Eric."

Number-Three shook his hand she said, "I'm Belinda."

"So Belinda, are you from around here?" asked Eric.

"No I'm not," said Number-Three.

Eric waited a second. He then said, "I guess you don't want to tell me where you from."

"No I don't," said Number-Three.

"Okay, I like a little mystery," said Eric.

Before Number-Three had a chance to respond, the bartender stepped up and said, "Here are your drinks, Miss. Like last time, I'll put it on a tab."

"Thank you," said Number-Three. She then picked up the drinks and faced Eric. "It was nice talking to you, Eric."

"Before you leave, Belinda, I would like to play you a game of pool," said Eric.

"I never played pool, so I'll pass," said Number-Three.

"I can always teach you the game," said Eric.

"I'll think about it," said Number-Three. "Now if you will excuse me, my friends are waiting."

Eric stood up and said, "Well, if you change your mind, I'll be at the table practicing my bank shots."

Number-Three just politely nodded and walked away. Eric walked up to the pool table As Number-Three was retaking her seat at the table, William asked, "What was that guy talking to you about?"

"He was just introducing himself to me," said Number-Three. "He even asked me to play that pool game with him."

"We need to interact with these people as much as possible, so perhaps you should play that pool game with him," said Number-Six.

Number-Three stood up and said, "Okay." She then turned towards the pool table and walked away.

When Number-Three stepped up, Eric re-racked the balls. Seconds after the game got started Eric saw Number-Three holding her side. He gestured to her side and asked, "Are you okay?"

Number-Three nodded and said, "I was actually involved in that plane incident a couple of nights ago and my side was scraped up that's all."

"Ah," said Eric.

As the minutes slowly passed, Eric showed Number-Three how to play. They had finished one game and as Eric was racking for another game, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Newbury, an air force officer and Eric's estranged dad, walked in. Richard was in his full uniform and when Eric saw his dad, he gripped a pool ball in a manner as if he wanted to bury it between Richard's eyes.

Number-Three saw Eric's action and asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

Eric stared at his dad and said, "Very much so." Number-Three turned to see who Eric was looking at. "If it wasn't for going to jail for murder, I would kill that son of a bitch in the uniform."

"Who is he?" asked Number-Three.

As Richard was walking towards Eric, Eric said, "He's my dad."

Eric stood upright and as Richard walked up, Richard said, "I went by the house and Haley told me that you were here."

"I didn't think that you knew where I lived," said Eric.

"Haley sent me a post card just after you guys moved," said Richard.

Eric said in a disgusted manner, "Of course she did. Right after I told her not to. Now what do you want? Actually don't even answer that because I really don't care." Eric turned towards Number-Three. "It was a pleasure meeting you, Belinda, but it's time for me to leave before I lose control of my actions."

Richard didn't try to stop Eric as Eric walked passed him. When Eric was halfway to the exit, Number-Three asked Richard, "What did you do for him to hate you?"

"It was more than one thing consisting of not being around like a father should to treating him as one of my men than as a son when I was around," said Richard. "The topper though was five years ago. My wife… his mother was terminally ill and I refused to sign consent forms to have his mother placed on experimental treatment to prolong her life. A year after she died, that experimental treatment was introduced to the medical profession as being an effective treatment to prolong someone's life up to several years. Now, my son blames me for his mother's death. I blame myself for not giving the treatment the chance it deserved, but at the time, I thought I was doing the right thing." He held out his hand to shake hands. "Anyway, I'm Richard."

Number-Three shook his hand and said, "I'm Belinda. You're not going after your son?"

"He made it perfectly clear that he doesn't want anything to do with me," said Richard. "I suspected his reaction of me being here, but I was hoping that he would at least stay and find out what I want."

"I don't mean to pry, but if you suspected his action then why did you come?" asked Number-Three.

"I have a two week-leave before I have to report to my next assignment and I wanted to patch things up between us while I had the time," said Richard. "I know it's too late for me to be a father to him, but I was hoping to get the chance of being a grandfather to his son Jack. Well, it was nice meeting you, but I should leave."

"You really shouldn't give up," said Number-Three. "Perhaps I can even help to bring you two back together."

"Thank you for your offer, but I'm beginning to think that not anything can reconcile the rift between us," said Richard. "Anyway I should go."

"To be perfectly honest, Richard, I offered to help so I can get to know you," said Number-Three. "So please stay and keep me company."

Richard looked at Number-Three in a delightful manner for a second. He then said, "Can I buy you a drink?"

Number-Three smile and said, "I would like that."

At the table of where Number-Six was sitting, William gestured towards Number-Three and said, "Number-Three has found a great opportunity to advance our cause."

Everyone at the table turned to look. Number-Six stared for a short time before saying, "Well, I'll see everyone later. I have been reading the Earth's religious book and I want to get back and continue to learn more about it."

As Number-Six stood up, William asked, "Is there religion different than the colonies?"

"Very much so," said Number-Six. "These Earth humans only believe in one God as we do. However, they also believe that humans began with only a pair of humans that God created. These two humans are known as Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve are believed to be the parents to the human race. Anyway, I want to learn more about their religion. Bye"

"Bye," everyone said.

Number-Six turned towards the exit and walked away.

At the university hospital in the cafeteria, Tiffany and Barry were at a table as Tiffany ate. Barry had a glass of soda. Tiffany wasn't talking much and Barry would ask Tiffany questions to get her to talk.

As Tiffany was eating the last few bites, she noticed Barry gazing at something behind her in a focused manner. When Tiffany turned to look, she saw her fiancé Lance and her parents, Paul and Marcie stepping up.

Tiffany stood up and said, "Oh my God, Lance. You're not supposed to be back for another week."

"We got done a week ahead of schedule," said Lance. He then gave Tiffany a hug and a quick kiss.

"He showed up at the house looking for you fifteen minutes ago and when he said that he was coming here to join you, your mom and I tagged along," said Paul.

"We went to Tim's room first and when we saw Tim sleeping, we figured you might be here," said Marcie.

"Mom; Dad, I told you two a few hours ago that I would pay for the cab fare if you two would just come down," said Tiffany.

"I don't see the sense of spending money on cab fare when Tim won't be here more than twenty-four hours," said Paul.

"Our car should've been out of the shop this afternoon anyway," said Marcie.

Tiffany glanced at Barry and saw that he felt out of place. She then gestured towards him and said, "Anyway, everyone, this is Barry. He's someone who has been keeping me company along with keeping me from getting bored to death as Tim slept. Barry, these are my parents Paul and Marcie Bergmann and my fiancé Lance."

Barry stood up and as he shook Lance's hand, he said, "You were the topic of discussion since we sat down."

"So what all was said about me?" asked Lance.

"I just told Barry how you and I dated before Spence and after my divorce from him, you and I got back together along with taking the next step," said Tiffany.

Paul reached out his hand to shake Barry's hand and said, "It's nice to meet you, Barry."

"Nice to meet you and your wife, Mr. Bergmann," said Barry.

"Paul, please," he said.

"Okay," said Barry.

"Barry, I enjoyed the talk we had, but I'm going to say goodbye for now," said Tiffany. "I'm going to return to Tim's room."

"Most likely I should return to my room before the doctors miss me anyway," said Barry. "Bye."

"Bye," Lance, Paul and Marcie said.

Barry nodded and walked away. Tiffany put her tray in the receptacle before leaving the cafeteria.

At Beth's apartment, Beth and Spence were naked and cuddling in bed from after having sex. They were enjoying a casual conservation, and as usual Beth did most of the talking. When Beth suddenly stopped in mid-sentence, Spence quickly said, "I'm listening."

As Beth sat up she said, "Someone's at the door."

Beth stood up and as she was reaching for her clothes Spence said as the doorbell sounded, "I didn't… Okay, I'm not sure if I can get use to that."

Beth smiled and as she was putting her shirt on, she said, "I'm sure you will."

Spence stood up and began getting dressed. When Beth had her pants and shirt on, she left to answer her door. Her hair was a slight mess.

Justin was the one who rang Beth's doorbell and Beth barely got her door opened when he spouted out, "Some teenaged boy drove his car into three park cars. Your car was one of them."

Beth said in a shock manner as Spence stepped up behind her, "Oh my God! My car's been hit!"

Justin nodded and said, "Me, mom and Ethan saw it when it happened. Mom called the cops and she told me to come and get you."

"As soon as I get my shoes on, I'll be right down," said Beth.

"You'll need your coat too because it's cold and snowing," said Justin.

Beth grinned and said, "Thanks for the weather report."

Justin turned and as he was walking away he said, "I'll see you outside."

Beth turned and as to how close Spence was standing behind her, she had to grabbed hold of Spence's arms in order to stop in time from running him over. Beth grinned at Spence in a patient manner and said, "My car's been hit. I have to go out and see what happened."

"I heard and I'm going out there too," said Spence. Beth just nodded and walked around him. Spence followed behind Beth to get his shoes. "You'll need your car insurance available to show the officers who shows up."

"I'll get it," said Beth as she walked into her bedroom.

Outside the streetlights illuminated everything up enough to see what was happening. The police officers were with the teenaged driver as Number-Six was walking up. Number-Six saw the damages to the park cars before focusing on the officer who began to give the teenager a sobriety test. Kelly, Justin, Ethan and several other people were focusing on what the teenager and officer were doing.

Although the teenager was failing the sobriety test and was slurring his speech, he insisted that he didn't drink.

As Beth and Spence stepped out, they saw what was happening with the teenager. As Spence checked out the damages to Beth's car, Beth stepped up to Kelly. While slightly trembling from the cold she asked as she pointed towards the teenager, "Is he the driver?"

"Yeah, and the kid is clearly wasted and still he claims that he doesn't drink at all." Kelly then noticed Beth's messy hair and asked with a smile on her face, "Did Justin interrupt something between you and your friend?"

Beth grinned. She then shook her head and said, "We were done. Anyway do you know the teenager?"

A young woman who was familiar with the teenager was standing next to Kelly and Beth. She heard Kelly as she answered, "I've never seen him before."

"His name is Larry," said the young woman. "He works at that all natural health store."

"An employing like him is a bad promotion for the health store," said Kelly.

"He never struck me as being a drinker," said the woman. "I mean, he always promoting good health and talking about how his diabetic father learned the hard way about his health."

Beth faced the woman and said, "Larry's not drunk; he's diabetic," She then turned and walked towards Larry.

"Is she serious?" the woman asked Kelly.

Kelly grinned before answering, "She's a doctor, so most likely she is."

"She looks young to be a doctor," said the woman.

One of the policemen saw Beth walking towards Larry. He quickly approached her and said, "Ma'am, you need to get back."

As another officer approached, Beth said, "I'm Dr. O'Brian. I'm an intern at the university hospital and I just learned that there is a history of diabetes in that young man's family."

Number-Six's attention was drawn to Beth and the officer's conversation as the officer asked, "And why is that relevant?"

"Because if he is diabetic like his father then that would make him appear drunk if his sugar level is low," said Beth.

"So in other words, he might be telling us the truth," said the officer.

"Well, a simple blood test will confirm his condition one way or the other," said Beth. The officer got on his radio and requested an ambulance. "Thank you."

"No problem," said the officer. He then turned and walked towards the officer who was conducting the sobriety test.

The second officer stepped up to Beth and asked, "Dr. O'Brian."

"Yes," said Beth as she turned towards him.

"Spence tells me that, that red car is yours," the officer said.

Beth looked at the officer in a curious manner and asked, "You know Spence?"

"We went through the academy together," said the officer. "Anyway if that's your car then I'll need to see your insurance card."

"Of course," said Beth as she pulled out her card from her back pocket and handed it to the officer.

The officer looked at it. Once he saw it was valid he handed it back and said, "Thank you."

Beth commented as she put her card back into her pocket, "I actually find it strange that I had to prove that I had car insurance when my car was hit while being parked."

"Well, it's a law that requires you to have car insurance and since your car was involved in this accident I just had to make sure that you're obeying the law," said officer. He then held out a piece of paper with a number on it. "Anyway, here's the accident report case number." Beth took the paper. "You'll need that number when you file your claim."

"Thank you," said Beth. She then gestured towards her car. "Well, I'll be over there checking out the damages to my car."

The officer just nodded. Beth walked up to her car and looked at the deep etch marks that was on the drivers' side from bumper to bumper. The rear end of the car was also pushed in from a bent frame. Number-Six stepped up to Beth and said, "You don't seem to be upset with what happened to your car."

"I'm annoyed that my car got sideswiped, but what happened was just an accident," said Beth as Spence stepped up beside her with a flashlight in his hand. "My car can be repaired or even replaced. I'm just glad that he didn't hit anyone."

"You'll be better off replacing the car," said Spence.

"Just because of a few scratches?" asked Beth.

"A few scratches along with a bent frame," said Spence. He then gestured towards the rear of the car. "I looked and you'll be paying more than what the car's worth to have the frame straighten out."

"Is it drivable?" asked Beth.

"You probably could drive it, but it would pull to one side real bad, so I wouldn't recommend it," said Spence.

"Well, can you give me a ride to work in a couple of hours?" asked Beth.

Spence grinned and said, "Sure. Meanwhile you should give your insurance company a call."

"I'll do it when I get back upstairs," said Beth as she made a gesture that she was cold. "Which will be soon so I can warm up. Has the temperature dropped within the last few hours?"

"Probably," said Spence. "It is supposed to drop more than twenty degrees before morning. Anyway, how are you going to get home from work?"

"My insurance will pay for any rent-a-car I get," said Beth. "All I have to do is call the car rentals during business hours and they'll bring me a car, so getting a ride won't be a problem. Oh and my mom has been trying to convince me to get a new vehicle for the past two years. When I tell her what happen, she'll be over in minutes wanting to take me car shopping."

A man in his late thirties, another owner of one of the damaged cars, stepped up to his car and blurted out in anger, "Great! This is just great! What retard can't drive?" Everyone's attention was drawn to the man as he ranted. The man saw the teenager by the police. As he walked towards the teenager he continued, "Hey, kid. Are you the idiot who hit my car?"

Beth faced Number-Six and said, "Now there's a disgusting display of someone being upset. I don't like even being around people like that." As one of the officers stepped up to stop the man, they began to exchange words. Number-Six watched the commotion with a fix curiosity. After a few seconds Beth turned away. "Okay, I've seen enough. I'm going in."

Spence saw the man grabbed his chest and as he was falling, Spence blurted out, "Beth, wait. I think that man's having a heart attack."

Beth turned and when she saw the man on the ground, she rushed towards him. Spence followed right behind Beth. The officer was on his radio ordering another ambulance when Beth approached and said, "I'm a doctor." The officer gestured for Beth to proceed. She quickly checked the man's vitals. "He's not breathing and has no pulse." She then ripped the man's coat and shirt open to expose the chest.

"Beth, I'm actually CPR certified so I can help," said Spence.

"Okay, I'll give him mouth-to-mouth and you pump his chest," said Beth. Number-Six watched as Beth and Spence administered CPR. Seconds later the first ambulance drove up. Beth didn't let the paramedic and the EMT get far from the ambulance before she shouted out orders to bring the portable defibrillator and other equipment.

The EMT was new and as he quickly turned to his partner, he asked, "Who in hell does she think she is ordering us around?"

The paramedic recognized Beth and said, "She's a doctor at the university hospital, so we do what she says."

The paramedic and EMT took the equipment over to Beth. As the paramedic was placing the man on a respirator Beth was readying the paddles. Once the paddles were ready, she hollered, "Clear!"

Beth had to shock the man three times before getting a heartbeat. After the man was stabilized, Beth moved away and allowed the ambulance crew to finish.

Number-Six stepped up to Beth and when Beth looked at her, Number-Six said, "One second you expressed contempt for that man, and a second later, you rushed to save his life."

"I wouldn't be much of a doctor or a humanitarian if I wouldn't have," said Beth. "And if I sounded as though I expressed contempt for that man, I apologized."

Number-Six looked at Beth in a curious manner and asked, "Why are you apologizing for that?"

"A person must pass harsh judgment on another person before feeling contempt for that person and I feel that only god has the right to pass judgment," said Beth. "Now I might dislike something about a person or a person's actions, but I do my best to refrain from judging anyone."

"Perhaps god has passed judgment and you would have been just carrying out god's will by not treating that man," said Number-Six.

"I hope you don't really think that by me turning my back on anyone in medical distress would have been god's will." Beth continued to say in an emotional manner, "And if you do think that then I feel very sorry for you. I will never turn my back on anyone regardless of who that person is."

"I didn't mean to offend you and I don't think that," Number-Six quickly said, "God's will, will be carried out in spite of what you do."

"I'm not a big believer in fate," said Beth. "I believe that god gave us free will. God gave us the gift of life and our gift to god is how we live that life. Now we may misuse god's gift by showing hatred and contempt towards others or we can show god that we're worthy of that gift by showing compassion to even those who would feel contempt towards us."

As Spence was walking up, Number-Six asked, "Would you show compassion to even those who would wish you harm?"

"I will do what it takes to defend myself and if I'm the victor I will administer medical treatment if it's needed," said Beth.

"Would you kill anyone who would wish to kill you?" asked Number-Six.

"I heard this saying from a friend of mine and he got it from some TV show, except he can't remember which show it was or the exact saying; however, I still like the concept of the saying," Beth began. Number-Six looked at Beth in a curious manner. "Evade before confronting. Confront in a peaceful manner before laming. Lame before killing. Kill when there is no other choice. If it comes down to kill or be killed, I will kill."

"I'm beginning to understand you," said Number-Six.

Beth slightly grinned. She then glanced at Spence and said, "Anyway, I'm freezing. I'm going in."

Number-Six just nodded. As Beth and Spence were walking away, Spence said, "I don't remember the exact saying either, but I do know it's from the Kung fu TV series."

Beth grinned and said, "Maybe I should buy the DVD's so I can learn the proper saying."

Spence just grinned. As they were walking into the building, the second ambulance pulled up.

After Beth and Spence returned to the apartment, Spence saw Beth in deep thought as she was taking off her coat. As Beth was hanging up her coat, Spence stepped up to her and asked, "Are you okay?"

Beth grinned and said, "I'm fine."

"Penny for your thoughts then?" said Spence.

"Savannah believes in a god," said Beth. "In fact she believes in fate."

"Okay," Spence said in a skeptical manner.

"I believe that the Cylon clones are trying to wipe out the human race because of a warp belief that it is the will of god," said Beth.

"The Cylons still have to be stop, so does it matter what their reasons are?" asked Spence.

"The Cylon's mission has to be stop, but anyone or any intelligent being who believes in a higher power as Savannah clearly does can change believes through powerful persuasion," said Beth.

Spence looked at Beth in a skeptical manner and said, "You promised me that you won't get too close."

"Alicia thinks I'm a bit warp for this, but I will never go back on a promise unless the person who I made the promise to gives me permission to do so," said Beth.

"You want me to give you permission to get closer to Savannah," said Spence.

"I just want to get close enough to Savannah to convince her as to what she's doing is wrong," said Beth.

"I don't know why you bind yourself to your promises the way you do, but in this case I'm glad," said Spence. "I'm not giving you permission to get closer to Savannah. In fact, I would like for you to get farther away from her."

"I can't get you to change your mind?" asked Beth.

"Not on this." When Beth showed disappointment, Spence took hold of her hands and continued to say, "Beth, I don't want to see you hurt."

Beth grinned and said, "I know."

Spence gave Beth a passionate kiss. It lasted for a few seconds and afterwards Spence asked, "Why do you bind yourself to your promises anyway?"

Beth went to the couch and sat down followed by Spence. As Beth was taking off her shoes, she said, "My grandpa… on my dad's side had never broken his promises to me, even in his death." Spence looked at Beth in a curious manner. "I even remember my Grandpa O'Brian telling my dad on how important it was to keep promises. And then there was my mom's dad. When he was alive he could have cared less of keeping a promise and I grew up knowing of how the two sides felt. A broken promise is heartbreaking and I simply don't want to be a person who goes around making promises that don't get kept."

"Keeping certain promises can be beyond someone's control though," said Spence.

"And that is why I won't make any promises unless I'm certain that I can keep it," said Beth.

"So you're selective of what you promise," said Spence. Beth grinned and nodded. "Were there any cases that you have never kept your promises?"

"There have been several that I had to work at to keep, but I managed to keep them," said Beth. "Then there were also two promises that I would have willingly broken because of poor situations, but I was able to rough my way though the situations and keep my promises."

"What were the situations?" asked Spence.

"When I was fifteen and again at the age of seventeen I made a promise not to get even with a certain person who was doing me wrong and if that person didn't quit trying to humiliate me when she did, I would have retaliated against her," said Beth.

"So retaliating against someone is the only way you will consider breaking a promise," said Spence.

"I never thought of it, but yeah; I guess," said Beth.

"That's actually good to know," said Spence. Beth just grinned. "Beth, what did you mean that your grandpa kept his promises even in death?"

"Grandpa and Grandma O'Brian died together in a plane crash the weekend following my fifth birthday," Beth began. Spence saw that Beth's eyes were tearing up. "They lived in New York and the only reason that they were on the plane was to visit me for a belated birthday-visit. My grandpa promised me that he would visit me. Minutes after the plane crash my grandpa's spirit woke me up." Beth wiped the tears from her eyes. "He explained to me what happened and promised me that he would always be with me in spirit. I had proof a few years ago that he kept that promise too." Spence looked at Beth in a curious manner. "Anyway, when he faded, I jumped out of bed and rushed to wake up my parents. My parents thought that I was only dreaming and when they were trying to convince me of that, they received the phone call about the plane crash."

"I have heard stories of spirits visiting love ones just after death, but I was always skeptical of those stories," said Spence.

Beth grinned and said, "You're not alone."

"Besides that one time, do you ever see ghosts?" asked Spence.

"On rare occasions I can see a person's spirit just after that person dies," said Beth. "It doesn't happen often, and when it does happen, the spirit quickly fades from my sight."

"That's fascinating," said Spence. Beth just grinned at Spence in a pleasant manner. Spence then gave Beth a passionate kiss.

After the kiss, Beth said, "Well, I better call the insurance company."

"Before you do that, explain what you meant when you said that you had proof that your grandpa is with you in spirit," said Spence.

"Six years ago I was being stalked by a guy I turned down on a date and didn't know I was being stalked," Beth began. "This stalker would have killed me, Alicia and two more of my friends if my grandpa didn't appear while I was having a vision and showed me what was about to take place. Alicia told me that my vision only took a few seconds to complete, but I remember living three hours of a different reality."

"That explains your reaction towards Ryan the other day," said Spence.

"Okay, I'll admit that I'm a little nervous with the thought of being stalked by someone," said Beth.

"From what you just told me, you have every right to be," said Spence.

Beth grinned and said, "Well, I'm going to call my insurance company," said Beth. She then picked up the phone and dialed it. During the call, Beth arranged to get a rent-a-car and to have the wrecked car towed.