Synopsis

He feared the moment when a careless word might demand a deeper promise, a commitment he wasn't sure he could give. The thought of her saying "I love you" after a slip of the tongue sent a tremor of apprehension through him. Yet, when she spoke of a job across the country, he struggled to find the words to express his feelings. Meanwhile, Laurie’s political aspirations were once again targeted, her reputation tarnished as her opponent’s poll numbers plummeted.