Damien marched stoically to Peter’s office, where the door stood slightly open, waiting for him. Inside he found Mel sitting on Peter’s lap, him still cradling her. Damien knew better than to think the woman was afraid because of the threat in the message. Once he entered and closed the door behind him Mel finally looked up, and he could see the tears streaming down her face.
She stood slowly and walked over to him. Once she was beside him, she wrapped her arms lightly around his midsection and squeezed. He returned the gesture with one arm before they released each other, and she stepped back so she could look him in the eyes.
“I’m so sorry Damien. I can only imagine how you’re feeling right now…” She got the words out as quickly as she could before more tears streamed down her face
