Wicked Forest (DeBeers 2)

Bassinger, who had just arrived in Palm Beach and

was calling from his hotel.

"I must apologize, Willow. I was away from the

office on a business trip, and my wife and I had

arranged to fly directly here for your wedding. Only

an hour ago, they faxed me your documents. and I've

just completed reviewing this prenuptial. The only

thing that seems out of the ordinary is Thatcher's

working himself into your property because of some

agreement you and he made about the upkeep. Is that

correct? He's paying for that?"

"Yes. Since we're making this our home." 'That's fine, But the way this is written, it's the

same as him levying a lien. Do you want me to get

into it and have the wording revised? There are a few

other minor things I would change."

I thought for a moment,

"No," I said. "I'm sorry I bothered you with it I

don't even want to think about it, especially tonight." "I can understand. These things are usually

done a lot more in advance. We can revisit it later, if

you like," he added softly,

"Good."

"We're so looking forward to your wedding and

seeing you."

"Thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing

you." I told him. I was, because he had been one of

my father's closest confidants, and having him there

was having a little more of my father. too.

"Well, rest up," he said, and hung up. I thought about his comments for a few

moments, then drove them out of my head with a

vigorous shake and denial. I would let nothing do