Mary Cleeves, who was about to die in Olive View Hospital, in Sylmar. He had helped her communicate with her daughter, who stood on the other side of the bed, weeping. But Mrs. Cleeves’s next words were for Tyler. You’re troubled, aren’t you? Is Adrian back? he asked. You already know the answer to that question. What does he want? You know the answer to that, too. She paused, then said, It’s so difficult to make decisions when one’s loved ones are in danger, isn’t it? Amanda’s in danger? Everyone who lives is in danger, Tyler Hawthorne. Even you. Wait! What danger is she in? I think you already know. Here’s something that will help you: Take good care of that dog. Now, I’ve got to be going. Thank you for helping me and all the others. She died. Her daughter began to cry harder. Would it be too much to ask, Tyler raged silently, to allow one of these people to give me a complete message? Silence answered him. He left the hospital, greeted Shade warmly, and bestowed praise and attention on him.
