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Nolan could see the light that had come into her eyes.  It made all the tension come out of him as he would follow her to the ends of the earth to see her look relaxed.  It made her look even more beautiful than she already was, radiant like she was bathed in sunlight. Nolan whispered, "I hope I didn't come here too late, Dr. Wu.  I missed the earlier bus, but I got everyone settled so you should have an easier day tonight."

"So you did come a little late.  But your apology is reflected in your work ethic.  This is a nice surprise." She touched his hair softly as she moved forward to help the elderly patient with her walker.  A nurse held the door open as the both of them made slow progress inside.