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ever could.”
     
    Billie agreed, “You are right.  He is very dangerous.  The most dangerous thing about him is the way that he makes me feel.” 
     
    Chris vowed, “If it’s danger you want...”
     
    The brutal side to Chris was surfacing.  He may have been innocent of murder, but he was about to be guilty of rape.  Billie tried to fight him off of her.  He was very strong; apparently he had been working out in jail.  She didn’t know if he was intending to hurt her or not.  Someone must have known how she felt because suddenly, he was being pulled off of her.  It took some strength to do it, but it wasn’t from Billie.  Chris took off running, before he was able to be confronted.  Billie was so shook up that she fainted.
     
    When she woke up, she was in a hospital.  She asked a nurse what happened and how she got there.  They couldn’t recall who brought her in, since they didn’t ask for his name.  She had to know who it was that saved her.  Billie decided to label the mystery man as her hero.
     

Chapter 3
     
     
     
    Once Billie was back to her normal self, she returned to the scene of the crime.  Next to the ocean, Billie felt small.  Insecurity, doubt, and foolish pride were washed away in the presence of the sea.  Hours passed and calm refilled the fragile vessel of soul, healing the broken ties from Chris.  Billie walked, reminiscing about Bobby and her severed, short lived courtship with Mr. Brady.  Far off, there was a movement.  She noticed a dark speck steadily moving up the beach.  It was growing larger, finally detectable.  It was a man on a horse.  Not just any man either.  Was this pure coincidence?  She was prepared for anything, but was frightened of his approach and the first impression she had to make.  He came to face her, towering over her and said, “This is a private beach.”  His voice seemed to be many things; an accusation, a caution, a promise, an invitation?  His dark eyes flashed at her beneath his gentle eyebrows.  She decided against the strong approach.  She didn’t want to sound like a crazed fan, or embarrass herself in front of the one and only Ricky Todd.  She wanted him to think she was an ordinary person and not someone in love with him.  Before she had the chance to say one word, she was saved by the bell. 
     
    A familiar voice said, “We are so sorry.  It is my fault.” 
     
    Billie knew right away that it was Mr. Reid.  She was surprisingly happy to see him.  When she went up to him to speak, Ricky asked her, “Are the two of you lost?  Do you need directions?” 
     
    Mr. Reid laughed, “No, we are in the right place.” 
     
    Billie looked at him and said, “We are?” 
     
    He whispered, “I’ll explain later.  Just follow my lead.” 
     
    Ricky challenged, “You must be here for an appointment I set up yesterday.  But, why didn’t you just come up to the house, like normal people?” 
     
    Billie tried not to laugh, as her boss attempted to explain that one.  He began, “I apologize, it’s just that it is our first time in Hawaii, and we just wanted to look at the ocean.”  That answer seemed to fool Ricky. 
     
    He approved, “Ok, just follow me to the house.”
     
    Billie was at a loss for words.  They walked with Ricky to the house and then waited for him to put his horse in the stable.  Billie nudged Mr. Reid.  He cried, “What is the matter with you, still speechless? I don’t think I have ever seen you like this, and I mean never!”
     
    She demanded, “Are you going to tell me what you are up to, or do I have to guess?” 
     
    Her boss assured, “I think I have finally found a story that you will love, more than any of the ones in the past. Which by the way, the last one was a bit wild.  We had to print an extra million copies of it. You deserve this plan.  I know how much you love Ricky Todd.” 
     
    She whispered, “How did you know that?” 
     
    He admitted, “I am your