Epilogue

"You did great work, Babe," Oscar told Jaime the next morning. "Lisa confessed to every detail of the plan and has agreed to testify against Courtney. Remind me to have a little talk with you about disobeying a direct order...."

"But not today," Steve insisted. "The lady is on her way outta here. And well-earned, too."

Oscar smiled. "You mean -?"

"Yep," Jaime chirped. "I'm going home!"

"That's wonderful," Oscar agreed, kissing her on the cheek and then patting Steve's shoulder. "I know you'll take good care of her, Pal."

"Probably take better care of her than I could," Rudy agreed, joining them. "You're all set, Honey. I'll see you in a couple of days for a check-up."

"She'll be here," Steve promised.

As they walked out into the sunshine, Jaime threw her arms around Steve's neck, practically dancing with joy. "It's so good to be outta there! I was starting to feel like a professional patient!"

"I'm so glad you're feeling better," Steve said, kissing her.

"So much better! I feel like a -"

"Oh, please don't say it!"

Jaime grinned. "Like a new woman!"

END OF EPISODE TWO