Cuts and bruises." Laura said. "And a broken back... oh yeah, you already had that. My God, Don, by all rights you should be..." She didn't finish. I stood up and took my wife into my arms, and she began crying. I let her for a moment as I held her, then she composed herself.
After the exam, we went out into the hall and to the Main Conference Room. The Chief was in his seat at the near end of the table, and Cindy was sitting to his left. Jack and Melina had given their statements, and Jack was sitting next to Tanya. I came up behind them and patted them on their shoulders.
"Thanks, Jack." I said. "You really did keep me from being burned at the stake." Jack stood up and we hugged. Not just a man-hug, but an all-out full hug.
"But how did you and Melina get there so fast?" I asked as he
