Eyes shut tight she felt arms around her. The thump of her heartbeat was all she could register at first after a minute or two. "Mel, are you alright?" He asked worriedly. Opening her eyes she saw Linc underneath her. His grip on her so tight she thought he might squeeze the life out of her. They were both lying on the sidewalk. Walter and his men rushed forward to clear the crowd that was already forming recording the scene. "Sire we need to get you inside," Walter said helping him up. Heading straight to his office Linc gave specific instructions to Walter, "Get the pictures and lawyer." As soon as he closed his office door, Mel crumbled down to the floor trembling as shock set in. "Mel talk to me," he said pulling her into his arms as he leaned against the wall. "Are you hurt,"

