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injury.  I brought her here as soon as I found her,” Grey said.
    A nurse and two orderlies appeared at the gurney.
    “Take her into examination room two,” the doctor said.
    “Will she be alright, doctor?”  Beth asked apprehensively.
    “I need to examine her before I can answer questions,” he said curtly.
    He then followed Tracy into the exam room.  Beth would have entered the room as well but the nurse closed the curtain preventing her entry.  Grey moved to her side.
    “They will tell us as soon as they know something.  Let’s wait over here,” Grey said.
    Beth walked to the waiting room with him and sat on the edge of her chair.  Grey sat beside her.
    “I need to call Jen,” Beth said woodenly.
    “Alright,” he responded.
    Beth pulled out her cell phone and pressed the speed dial button for Jen.  When Jen answered Beth stood and moved to the window to speak.  Grey allowed her some privacy but could tell from Beth remarks that Jen was nearly hysterical from fright.  Finally Beth hung up and returned to her seat.  She seemed weary.
    “How did Jen take the news?”  he asked, despite already knowing the answer based on Beth’s posture.  He put his arm around her and she laid her head on his chest.  He looked down at her and saw tears falling from her eyes.
    “Don’t cry, Beth.  It’s going to be alright.  Tracy will be fine.”
    “Will she?  How can you be so sure?”  she whispered.
    “Because I’ve discovered the Carlisle girls are made of tough stuff.  They didn’t succumb to me and no hit on the head is going to take Tracy out,” he said.  “You guys are way too stubborn.”
    Beth looked at him and produced a watery smile.
    “We are rather obstinate,” she whispered.
    “Obstinate isn’t the word I had in mind.  Bull-headed is a better description,” he grinned.
    She punched his arm.
    “I take exception to that,” she retorted.
    “Good. I’m glad.  That means your grit is coming back.  And we will need it to discover who set that fire,” he said.
    “You think it was set deliberately?”  she questioned.
    “I don’t know for sure.  But I suspect so,” he replied grimly.
    “But why?  And who would do such a thing?”  she asked in perplexity.
    “Those are questions we will have to find the answers to,” he returned.  “But for now, I’m more concerned about Tracy.”
    Beth glanced at him and he smiled his encouragement.  She hadn’t expected him to express any anxiety for Tracy.  It pleased Beth that he had.  It was also comforting to have him with her at this time.  He was solid, clear-headed and reliable; three things that she could count on right now. 
    There was a commotion at the nurse’s station and Beth looked to see what was going on.  She saw Jen standing at the counter in an obvious agitated state.  There was a man standing beside her and he put his hand on her shoulder.  Beth wasn’t sure who he could be when looking at him from behind.  She and Grey stood and moved quickly toward them.  Beth could hear the nurse patiently telling Jen that there was no news yet.
    “Jen.”
    Jennifer and the man beside her turned around.  Beth saw that it was Jarod.  She thought it was a bit odd but said nothing.
    “Beth!  How is Tracy?  This nurse refuses to tell me anything,” Jen exclaimed.
    “She’s not refusing to tell you, Jen.  She just doesn’t know anything yet,” Beth said patiently.
    “I’m sorry to hear of Tracy’s accident,” Jarod said kindly.  “But I’m sure that she will be well.”
    “Thank you, Jarod.  I hope you’re right,” Beth sighed.  “I’m glad to see you here with Jen.”
    “And I’m glad to help in any way that I can,” Jarod said.
    Beth thought that she had seen a connection between he and Jen the last time they had been in his company.  Apparently she’d been right.  And she was glad.  He could certainly be a help with Jen.  Jennifer would need a strong shoulder to lean on and Beth