“I shall do so,” said Kurt.
After the rest had left in the limo, a cab pulled up to the restaurant. Kurt and Leilani settled into the backseat on the way to her hotel.
“Have you decided on taking the job at NUMA that Dirk offered you in the marine biology department?” he asked.
She almost looked sad. “Washington isn’t for me. I’m going back to Hawaii and the biological institute on Maui.”
Kurt squeezed her hand. “I’ll miss you.”
“I’ll miss you too,” she said. “I hope you understand.”
Kurt smiled. “What’s his name?”
Her eyes widened for a moment and then she smiled back. “His name is Kale Luka.”
Kurt smiled again. “I’m glad you won’t be alone.”
The cab arrived at her hotel. She opened the door and paused.
“Good-bye, Leilani,” Kurt spoke softly. “I’ll think of you often.”
“And I of you.” She leaned over and gave him a light kiss on the lips. Then the door closed and she was gone.
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