'I did a little investigating.' Natalie raised her eyebrows. 'Not for personal reasons. There was a murder investigation and-'
She held up her hand. 'It doesn't matter. There was someone, but there isn't anymore. I've already told him. And the funny thing is that I'm not all that upset about it. I suddenly realize I haven't been happy for quite a while, and not just with my personal life. With my own clinic, I can give more personal care and run the place exactly as I please. And in Port Ariel are my father, and Lily, and…' She smiled. 'Well, I just believe it's time to come home.' She paused. 'I might be making a big mistake…'
Nick reached out and ran a finger over the curve of her cheekbone. 'Then again, you might not,' he said gently. 'There's only one way to find out.'
