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radar.”
    Tristan knew of Chris and his snooping abilities.  Despite his young age, Chris was great at being an investigator. He also knew he had very high profile clients and was always swamped with work.  “You sure he’s going to have time to do some stalking for us.”
    “Sure, this about family.  He’ll do it.  Once I check in with Brad, then I’ll touch base with Chris.  He always knows what’s going on around Turners Point, and in DC.  Our only problem is that Erica is due in about six weeks.”
    “How is that bad?”
    “His focus might not be up to his usual standard,” Cam said.
    “Oh, let’s hope this doesn’t take long then,” Tristan said, ending the call.  He needed to call Lizzy.  He hit the speed dial option and waiting for the phone to connect.
    “Hello,” a drowsy voice answered. 
    Tristan instantly glanced at the clock.  Just after eleven.  She was probably exhausted.  “Sorry, baby.  Forgot about the time.  I just wanted to hear your voice when I got home, but Cam called.  I think he was a little worried to Izzy decided to stay at her parents.”
    “Mom said it was normal.  She was a little sick after dinner.”
    “How sick?”
    “She ate too fast, sick.  You should have seen her inhale that steak tonight.”
    Tristan laughed.  “Yeah, Cam, is a little worried about her eating. I’m glad they’re going to the doctor on Wednesday.  It should calm both of them down.”
    “What did you two find tonight?  Any good dirt on Paul?”
    “Not yet.  Going to have to bring in the big guns.  Cam’s cousins,” he explained.  “Brad works for the FBI, and Chris runs a private investigation company.”
    “Oh, that sounds serious.  Tristan, I don’t want you to get hurt.  You and Cam are not investigators, you’re lawyers.”
    “Are you saying you don’t think I can take care of you?”
    “No, honey.  I’m saying this is a little out of your comfort zone.  I don’t want you or Cam getting hurt trying to figure out what Paul is up to.”
    “Well too bad, you’ve got me and I’m going to take care of you and your kids.  Paul isn’t going to know what hit him.  You’re stuck with me Lysette Carter-Hall.”
    Dead air.  Tristan listened and waited for a reply to his proclamations, but nothing.  Too fast, he mused.  He was going way too fast.  He was getting ready to apologize when he her quiet sniffles.  She was crying.  “Lizzy?”
    “That’s the best thing I’ve heard all night.”
    Tristan was stumped.  Now what?  He was trying to keep it something, he hadn’t known what, but something.  Honesty never hurt, he mused.  “You know I mean it right?”
    “Yes, Tristan,” she said softly.  “One thing I know about you is that if you say then it’s the truth.  Remember, when you broke up with me?  Every word you said was the absolute truth. It hurt, but it was the truth.”
    He winced at the memory.  “Sorry, baby.  My only defense is that I was a confused man.  I have learned the error of my ways.”  He hoped that was enough to satisfy Lizzy.
    “And what ways would that be?  You do realize this involves more than just us?”
    “Yes, I know this is more than just about us.  I learned that normal is boring and even though I said I wanted an uncomplicated life, I have my share of baggage as well.  We just have to figure out what’s important to us.”
    “And that is?”
    “You and the kids are important to me.  And I’ll do anything to keep you guys safe.  There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you.”  His heart felt lighter with his admission. 
    “You’re important to me, Tristan.  I love you.  I hadn’t wanted to get this deep this quick, but you make me feel like there’s nothing I can do.  When you came to our office to work last year, I thought you were the sexiest man I’d ever seen.   You treat my kids as if they were your own.  You don’t know how much I appreciate that.  PJ is looking for you at his