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I have to give up my life and my veterinary practice because of a crazy woman?”
     Ted said.
    “You’ll have to give it up anyway, Doctor. If she’s seriously delusional, only death
     will stop her.”

Chapter 4
    Tuesday, October 23
    Molly Deaver’s screams were torn from her heart. “No! You can’t arrest me. I’m the
     victim. What did I do to deserve this?”
    She’s not acting, Josie thought. She really believes Ted loves her. She wrapped her
     arms possessively around her fiancé, as if Molly could take him away.
    The deluded bride shrieked again, and Josie felt Ted flinch. Josie patted his hand
     and whispered, “I know this is painful for you, but the arrest is the best way to
     get her the help she needs.”
    “She’s insane,” Lenore said, not bothering to lower her voice. “Ted has no reason
     to feel guilty.”
    The large open surgery seemed crowded. Molly’s dress, suitable for a Victorian ball,
     took up most of the floor. Lenore, Ted, and Josie leaned against a cabinet, as far
     away from Molly as they could get. Crouched beside a counter, Bill Madfis was taping
     the scene, while Rona, the producer, muttered instructions. Officer Edelson didn’t
     seem to notice the Channel Seven photographer. He was trying to reason with Molly.
    “You stabbed Dr. Scottsmeyer with a scalpel, Miss Deaver,” Officer Edelson said. “That’s
     a felony assault. Dr. Scottsmeyer is pressing charges.”
    “He doesn’t mean it,” Molly said. “Tell him, Ted.” Her denim blue eyes, brimming with
     tears, pleaded for his help.
    The police officer didn’t give Ted a chance to answer. “I’m afraid that’s for the
     court to decide,” Edelson said.
    “But what will happen to Bella, my little dog?” She cuddled her pet like a baby.
    “Yap!”
said the Maltese.
    “We can call animal control,” the officer said.
    “No!” Molly wept.
    Ted started to say, “I could—,” but Josie guessed he was offering to take care of
     Bella. “Don’t offer,” she said. “You’ll only enforce her delusion.”
    “Don’t you dare,” his mother said. She gripped Ted’s arm.
    He nodded. “You’re right,” he said.
    Officer Edelson said, “Do you have a family member we can contact, Miss Deaver?”
    “Yes, my sister,” Molly said, sniffling. “Emily Deaver Destin. I don’t have my cell
     phone with me, but she’s waiting at the church. She must be frantic by now.”
    “Officer Phillips will make the call,” Edelson said.
    Molly recited her sister’s cell phone number in a shaky voice. Phillips punched it
     in and retreated to an exam room to make the call.
    “Ted, won’t you change your mind?” Molly asked. “For the sake of our love? Look Bella
     in the eye when you answer.”
    Lenore gripped Ted’s arm so hard, Josie was afraid she’d leave bruises, but Ted didn’t
     seem to notice. Josie gave his hand a comforting squeeze. “Be strong,” she whispered.
     “It’s the only way to help her.”
    “Molly, I don’t love you,” Ted said in a soft voice. “I can’t marry you. I’m marrying
     Josie.”
    Tears rained down Molly’s face, washing away her expensive makeup. She kissed her
     dog and said, “You’re an orphan now, Bella. Daddy doesn’t want us anymore.”
    “Don’t answer her,” Lenore said through gritted teeth. “You can’t win an argument
     with a crazy woman.”
    Ted stayed silent, to Josie’s relief.
    The exam room door opened and Officer Phillips said, “Your sister is on her way to
     take custody of your dog. I told her we’d leave it here in a cage.” He reached for
     the fluffy white dog.
    “She’s going to be locked up, just like her mommy,” Molly said, kissing Bella on her
     head. More tears threatened.
    Lenore gave an unladylike snort.
    “It’s time to go, Miss Deaver,” Officer Edelson said gently.
    “May I freshen up, please?” Molly asked. “The ladies’ room is right across the hall.”
    “Officer Phillips will wait outside the door,”