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didn’t know what had woken her. Sitting up in the bed, she brushed the hair back from her face and stretched. Suddenly the doorbell sounded, and Lucy realised that was what had woken her.
    She climbed off the bed and opened to door of her bedroom. She reached the top of the stairs and stopped as fear took hold of her.
    What if it’s Trent? She thought to herself, knowing her fear was totally irrational, but she couldn’t help worry. Coming back here had awoken some of her old fears, no matter how much she tried not to let them get into her head.
    Who could it possibly be at the door? She thought that maybe it was best if she just didn’t open the door. Whoever it was, was most likely looking for her father. So she just sat on the top step on the stairs and waited.
    Suddenly, there was a loud bang on the door and Lucy jumped with fright.
    “Lucy!” Tucker called through the door much to her surprise. “Lucy, it’s Tucker. Open the door.” She stood up and hurried down the stairs, thinking there was something wrong with her father.
    “What’s wrong?” She asked the moment she threw the door open. “Is my dad okay?”
    “He’s fine,” Tucker said, and a look of relief washed over his face. “He called me to check on you. He’s been phoning you for an hour, but you didn’t answer. He thought that something had happened.”
    “I...I didn’t hear it ring,” She said, as she stepped back into the house and tried to remember what she had done with her phone. “I fell asleep.”
    She turned and walked towards the kitchen and sighed when she saw her phone sitting on the counter top. She picked it up just as it started to ring again. She quickly hit accept and brought the phone to her ear.
    “Hey, Dad,” Lucy said, knowing it would be him.
    “You’re okay!” He exclaimed, and she could hear the relief in his voice. “I was calling and calling, but there was no answer.
    “I was just sleeping,” she said, sensing Tucker was now standing behind her. “Why wouldn’t I be okay?”
    “I was just worried about you,” Tom replied. “I wish you would go to a hotel.”
    “Dad!” Lucy cried with frustration. “I am okay here. Nothing is going to happen, I promise.”
    “Is Tucker there?” Tom asked, and Lucy could still hear the concern in his voice.
    “Yes, he is here,” Lucy sighed. “Dad, I will be up to you soon. So please, stop worrying. I am okay.”
    “Okay, Sweetheart,” he said before he said goodbye and hung up. Lucy set the phone down on the counter and hesitated before she turned to face Tucker. She was embarrassed about what had happened earlier between them.
    “I’m sorry Dad sent you on a wild goose chase,” she said, as she avoided making eye contact with him. Instead, she turned and walked to the sink to get herself a glass of water. “In future, I will make sure I take my phone with me when I go to bed, or anywhere for that matter.”
    “He is just worried about you,” Tucker replied, and Lucy could feel his eyes on her. “I guess we both are.”
    “There is nothing to be worried about,” Lucy said, then took a sip of her water. “I am a big girl, and I can take care of myself.”
    “And what happened earlier?” Tucker asked.
    “I am sorry about earlier,” Lucy replied quickly. “I am sorry if you were offended…”
    “If I was offended?” Tucker replied in sheer disbelief. “Jesus, Lucy. You were terrified because I touched you. I am not offended; I am worried about you.”
    “Why?” Lucy asked. “You don’t even know me!”
    “But I know your dad,” Tucker replied. “I know how he worries about you, and clearly with very good reason.”
    “Tucker,” Lucy said trying to remain calm. “I am grateful for everything you have done, both for me, and my dad. I know you, and my dad are close, but that doesn’t make me your problem.”
    “Is that what you think?” Tucker asked, looking at her in disbelief. “You think this is about your dad?”
    “Isn’t