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Kayla was almost finished packing when Brigit rushed into their tiny hut, and wearily collapsed into the nearest chair. “Thank goodness I found you!” She brushed damp hair off her forehead, then leaned back and closed her eyes for a few precious moments. “The chopper should be here in about fifteen minutes, and Jerry wants me to accompany Dale to the mainland hospital.
“Will you be…
“What are you doing?” she suddenly demanded, as Kayla folded another skirt, and laid it neatly on top of her favorite blouse. “Darlin’, there’s no need for you to pack up and come with me. I’ll only be gone overnight!”
“I wasn’t thinking that.” Kayla avoided her baffled gaze, and snapped her suitcase shut. The crisp sound echoed through the small room like a gunshot. “After what happened this afternoon, J
