Holly awoke in an infirmary bed. “So what’s its name?â€? Trey asked from across the room when he saw that she was awake.

“Her name is Anna Marie Parke.â€? Holly whispered, fingering the medical wire around her wrist.

“Nice name.â€? Trey commented but it fell short.

“How many times are you gonna do this to me?â€? Holly asked in a whisper.

“I didn’t mean … um … your neck. I’m sorry.â€? Trey walked toward her bed but she wouldn’t look at him.

“How many more times … are you gonna lose your temper? How many more times, can I take it before you kill me?â€?

“I won’t. I love you.â€?

Holly stared up at him, tears in her eyes. “Then stop putting your hands there.â€?

“I can’t kill you, Holly.â€? Trey reassured her.

“We’ll never be sure though.â€? She turned away from him and he climbed onto the small bed with her, kissing her slowly. “You must know the nightmares you bring back … every time you touch me.â€?

“No more then.â€? He pulled away from a kiss.

“No, that much I can handle.â€? Holly giggled, turning so her lips met his.