Janis was enjoying a beautiful day at the beach. The beach is not crowded
and the air is warm but not hot. The sun is setting and Janis gathers her
belongings together. Having done that she walks the short distance to the
car.
 A limo drives up and two men force a young girl in the car and they take
off. Janis thinks it is strange but discounts it.
As Janis drives into her garage she is met by her cocker spaniel Brittany
Hello girl. That's it give mommy kisses.
Janis picks up the mail and walks inside. Janis kicks off her shoes and
checks her answer machine. There is a message from Philip. How about dinner
tonight? Call me. Oh he is so sweet. Janis and Philip have been dating for
2 years. Philip would like to make it permit but Janis doesn't. Janis calls
him back. Philip how about you come over and I will cook I am much to tired
and sunburned today to go out. Sounds great but don't cook I'll bring
dinner. You remember what happened when you cooked last time? Ha ha
OK see you in ten.
Janis has just enough time to shower and change.
Oh he is early. Janis opens the door and takes the packages from Philip.
Janis is a lawyer and Philip is a doctor. Two demanding jobs that keep them
quite busy. They enjoy a quiet dinner and recline on the couch talking over
the days events .
Janis did you get the records for that one case you are working on in the
mail today? I honestly didn't look. Janis walks over to the mail she left
on the table.. There are the records, a bill, some personal letters and a
package that feels like a book. She puts all the mail in her brief case to
read later. Yes they are here. Finally now I can tell Mrs. Jessiup she is
legally divorced.
Another case closed. Janis since this case is over what do you say we take
a few days and go to the lodge. Sounds great, but remember separate rooms.
You are so old fashion. No Philip I just feel that it is part of your
commitment and your vows to your husband that he should be the first. OK
separate rooms. But can I give you a hug? Sure you can. I may even let you
hold me. Ha ha
*The next day at work
Janis did you get the papers on that divorce you were working on? Yes the
papers came last night. Good we can close that case. I have two new ones I
would like you to take care of. Sure Bill what are they? This one is a car
accident and this one is a routine restraining order that needs to be filed
with the court. OK Bill I can stop by the court house on my way to lunch.
Have we set up a meeting with the insurance CO? Yes it's at 2:00 this
afternoon. I better hurry then. See you later Bill.
Janis meets Philip for lunch at a cute little bistro down town. Philip! Hi
Janis. Sorry I'm late I stopped to look at the car again. Philip you know
you like that car why don't you just go buy it? Well I thought about it but
if I had a wife to enjoy it with maybe I will.
 Philip we talked about this. I know but you can't blame a guy for trying.
Philip I have a very demanding job right now and I hope to be made a
partner in the firm soon. It's just not the right time. OK I won't push.
After lunch Janis drives to the court house but decides to stop at the bank
on the way. San Fran Crisco is a busy city with many cultures in one area.
That is part of the reason Janis likes living here. The art the music and
the plays she loves to attend. Janis drives by the bay, she loves the
water, on her way to the bank.
 She is distracted by something and turns to look. It is two men struggling
with a young girl.
* Janis pulls the car over and calls the police. Janis runs to the girls
aid and is seen by the murderer. The police arrive and ask Janis for a
statement.
OK  now miss what exactly did you see? Janis is physically shaken and
shivers to think of what she just saw. I was driving by and I saw these two
men attacking this little girl. She can't be more than 12 or 13. I pulled
over and called you.
 I got out of my car and ran to see if I could help her but she was already
gone. Can you tell us what the attackers looked like? One was 6'2" 190lbs
blond hair wearing blue jeans and a red shirt. The other was 5' 10" about
180 lbs dark hair and walked with a limp.
OK miss we have your name and address you can go and if we need you we will
call. Janis was stunned, she sat in her car thinking and trying to get her
thoughts together. She then remembers the reason for her being there. I
must of been sitting here for an hour or more I better get to the court
house.
 Janis files the document and heads over to her office. Janis where have
you been? What Bill? Janis what is wrong? You had that appointment at 2:00
with the insurance co and they are pretty upset. Oh Bill I forgot. Janis
that is not like you. Well lunch was a little hard to handle today. Janis
tells Bill about the insolent. My God Janis did they see you? I don't think
so.
The police didn't seem to be concerned. Well I just hope they can catch
them real soon. That pour child is only 12 or 13. What could a child of
that age do to make someone want to kill them? I don't know Janis I am just
happy it wasn't you.
Why don't you go home. Take the rest of the day off and take a bubble bath
or something. No Bill I would rather keep busy. OK can I reschedule the
insurance co. for next week? How about wed at 10:00? Sounds good I will
confirm it. Thanks Bill. Janis try's but she is unable to concentrate so
she finally gives it up and goes home.
Hey Brittany how's my girl? You are so happy to see mommy. Well lets see
what we have for dinner. The fringe seems pretty empty. I will have to go
to the super on my way home tomorrow.
She settles for a sandwich and a glass of milk. Janis curls up on the sofa
and turns the news on. There is no mention of the incident. That is strange
I would of thought they would of had something about it on the news. Oh
well they probably didn't think it very important. Janis decides to turn in
early.
*The next day at work. Flowers arrive for her. White roses. Hey hey Janis
who's the guy? Oh Pam, this is just Phillips regular marry me flowers. You
know the ones he sends every time we talk about a wedding. Oh well their
still pretty. So when is the wedding?
Pam I am much to busy now to think about getting married. Well think about
it Janis it does have some good points to it. I will Pam. Your first
appointment is waiting in the conference room.
Thanks Pam. Janis sits and discusses the auto accident with the insurance
co. Well gentleman you are going to have to concede here and pay the
medical bills or we will see you in court. Well Janis let me talk to our
people and get back to you. Good day gentlemen. Pam they are such jerks, I
hate working with them. They think they can pull everybody's chain and make
you jump through hoops for them. We know they will pay just to keep us out
of court.
That was my last appointment today. Philip and I are going to go out to the
theater tonight I will see you in the morning Pam. OK Janis enjoy. Janis
arrives home to shower and change. Philip is early as usual. Janis you
better hurry. Coming! Oh by the way thanks for the flowers. What flowers?
Didn't you send me white roses?
 No I decided you were right and I bought the car. Are you serious? You
bought the car? If your good I'll let you ride in it. I'll be good Philip
but it won't be the good your looking for. Well you can't blame a guy for
trying. You are persistent aren't you?
The next day
Janis decides to go in late. Pam what does my schedule look like? Well you
have one appointment this afternoon. Good I can get some of this work done.
A special delivery came. OK I will take a look at that first. Janis opens
the envelope. In cut out letters there is a letter that "says keep your
mouth shut."
Janis turns white as a ghost. Janis what is wrong? Janis hands the letter
to Pam. Pam call the police. It was only a few minutes and the police were
at her office. Janis is this the letter? Yes sir. OK we will check it for
fingerprints.
 Do you know of anyone that would do something like this? Any number of
people. I handle divorces and missing people sergeant. Oh ! Does anyone
stand out as doing something like this? Wait I got flowers yesterday, I
assumed they were from my boyfriend but he said he didn't send them. Was
there a card? I didn't check. Janis pulls the card out of the flowers. The
card reads:
We can be nice. Turn the information over. What information? You don't
know? I don't have the slightest idea what they are talking about sergeant.
Has anything out of the ordinary happen lately? Well a few days ago I
witnessed a murder. Oh your that Janis Spencer! I didn't make the
connection. I am going to arrange for a NA officer to watch you for a few
days. Just as a precaution but I am sure there is nothing to worry about.
Thank you sergeant. The sergeant takes one of his officers aside to talk to
him privately..
Jack I want you to watch out for her. I think this may lead to the Denzel
case. The case of the mob boss and a missing child? Yea I think Janis
stepped into something she is not aware of.
 I don't want anyone to get hurt but she may be a target. Yes sir. Janis we
have enough information for now if anything else develops we will be in
touch. Meanwhile captain Jack will be with you for a couple of days. Thank
you sergeant.
The rest of the day is uneventful and Janis decides to go home to get her
excersize clothes that she forgot to pick up this morning. Today is the day
she goes to the gym. Janis arrives home and the house is quiet, Brittany
come here baby. The dog doesn't respond. That's funny she always comes to
me when I get home.
Jack decides to go in first. The house has been ransacked. Brittany is
found in the laundry room. She had been put away but unhurt. Jack calls the
station and a team comes over and dust for prints. Janis is dumb struck why
would anyone do this? The rest of the evening and the next two days her,
Philip and Jack spend cleaning up the mess.
Janis returns to work only to find that her office had been ransacked too.
This is too much Pam. What do these people want? Pam has most of her office
put back together. Thanks Pam. I have a 10:00. Let me go and meet them and
I will be back to help you
Janis approaches a couple sitting at the conference table. They seem to be
in there late 30"s and very well dressed. They reminded her of the kids in
school that they called preppies. Mr. and Mrs. Krauce what can I do to help
you? We need you to find our daughter. OK can you tell me of her
disappearance?
 She was picked up as soon as she got off the school bus. Did anyone see
anything? A black limo and two men. Instantly Janis remembers the limo at
the beach. What have the police done?. They checked all the leads they had
and they have come to a dead end that is why we came here. We heard about
your ability to find missing people. Without you we have no hope. OK let me
get some details of the case. Do you have a recent picture of your
daughter?
 Ken Krauce hands Janis a file folder. There is all the information you
will need and a retainer. Janis looks at the retainer and is suspicious.
Not many people hand her $50,000. OK thank you. When you have something
please call us. Well of course. Good by  Janis.
The couple have left so abruptly Janis doesn't know what to make of the
session. As she returns to her office she is reading the profile the
parents gave her. The father works for Billard and Billard as an, why does
that name seem familiar?
 Of course the court case that is coming up. The father worked there as a
controller. She opens another file on her desk the father is scheduled to
testify next week.
I wonder, was the daughter taken to keep Ken from testifying? Were playing
hard ball here. Bill can I see you in my office? Be right there. Bill what
do you know about this case. Well someone has been embezzling for many
years. There has also been a rumor that some of the top officers are
connected.
You mean the mob? I thought that kind of stuff went out years ago. You
better turn this case down. I can't Bill I am there last hope of getting
there child back. Well you better watch your back.
 Ya know this could be what has been going on around here. Do you think so?
It's funny that they both started at the same time. Janis flips a few pages
over and see the picture of the little girl. Oh My God Bill, Jack!! This is
the girl I was telling you about. What? The little girl I saw murdered.
Jack phones the station and fills them in on the details. Sergeant  do you
think that will help? Probably not but she will feel that we are doing
something. 20 minutes later there are 4 officers sent to protect Janis. I
have to call the Krauce's and tell them what I saw. You can't do that
Janis. Why not they have a right to know. There are more peoples lives that
you will put in danger if you release any of this information. But it is
there child! I know.
It stays under wraps. Janis has had enough of all the twists and turns of
this case and goes home exhausted. She finds a message from Philip on her
answer machine. Sorry I wasn't there to meet you but my place has been
ransacked too and I am trying to fix things..
 Janis calls him, what happened?. Same as yours and I sure would like to
know what they want. Do you want me to come and help? No you have had your
hands full I can do it you try and get some sleep. Janis turns in early and
is waken in the night. It was about 3am. Jack knocks on her door and calls
her name. I will be right out. Janis grabs a robe and comes into the living
room.
Sergeant I didn't expect to see you here and what's with the early wake up
call. Janis sit here. Janis this case is more complicated than we first
thought. People are being killed. You know about the daughter and now
another man at the company office is dead.
This is a little to dangerous. I want to put you in the witness protection
program and we will supply you with around the clock police protection.
Discreetly of course. But do you know what you are asking me to give up? I
have worked for 10 years to become a partner now you want me to give that
up?
We are not taking you away we are saving your life. It's really that bad?
Yes. OK. We need to leave now. Can I leave a message for Philip? No. they
leave her apartment and are on the plane in ten minutes. Once in flight
they give her a new identity and a new life. The plane lands in Salem and
Dr. Marlena Evans gets off.
They had an apartment and a job at University Hospital for her. Upon
arriving at the apartment she meets John Black. They smile and shake hands.
John will be your undercover cop.
He will pose as your boyfriend and will be able to watch you. Just as long
as he stays in his place. Excuse me? You heard me John, you are pretending
to be my boyfriend. Don't get any ideas. You can sleep on the couch. John
is thinking that this may be the worst job he has ever had. Why did he
volunteer for this?
My boyfriends are not in the habit of sleeping over. Boy this one sure has
guts. I can see this is not going to be easy. John I knew we picked the
right man for this job. Thanks sergeant.
 John is the best. I have to go now. By sergeant.  Marlena, yes, can I get
a pillow and blanket at least? I suppose I could give you that. Marlena is
tired from the trip and not to happy about the turn of events.
 Marlena wakes before John and showers and dresses for work. John hears the
shower running and gets up. John goes to the other bathroom. He is showered
and dressed before Marlena so he makes Coffee? Thanks John that is nice. Do
you feel better this morning? I suppose so. I really am uncomfortable about
this arrangement. I know but it won't be for long and besides you may get
to like me being around. Oh please.......has our ego been bruised today?
What an egotistical person you are John Black. Shall we go? I am going to
work I don't know where you are going. Very funny Marlena. Are you going to
let me drive you into work? No thanks I have my car. Well I don't have a
car here. Is that a lack of planning on your part?
 Too bad John it seems that you are not as valuable as you thought you
were. Marlena!
 That woman infuriates me. I can see this is not going well. She is not
making it easy but ya know as smart as she comes off I think she is a
marshmallow inside. One that I could get to love.
 Marlena arrives at the hospital and settles in. Having two degrees has
been a real bonus. Who knew I would need it. Marlena meets Laura, Mike, and
Tom John arrives an hour later..
John has fallen for this woman the second they met He doesn't want to admit
it but he has never felt like this about anyone before. He doesn't know
exactly what to do. And seems to be tripping over himself.
 Over the next several months it seems that John can do nothing right for
Marlena. Marlena is upset, she feels that he is too protective and she is
being smothered. I think it is time John and I had it out. John can you
come into my office.
 Doc, John we seem to be getting in each others way .I think I need some
time and space. Can you understand that? Yes, I feel like I can't brush my
teeth without you. Can you loosen up? oh and Please don't call me Doc. I
will try and loosen up if that is what you want...but when I have someone's
life in my hands I tend to cherish it and hold it tite.
 Especially if they look like you. She can't help but blush. Sorry if it's
to constrictive. Is that a compliment? Don't get high and mighty with me
again Doc. John! Oh sorry Doc is just a pet name of mine. Marlena senses
that there is more to there relationship than they want to admit.
She doesn't know if she likes it or not. John is so infuriating but he is
also sweet and gentle. If she had to tell the truth she would have to say
that she fell in love almost from the time they met. Of course I can't let
him know that.
 Marlena has never had feelings like this before it is electric. It's
passionate, it's, loving and caring. Marlena! Earth to Marlena, are you
here? You look like you are far away. Oh yes. I am fine, just thinking of
something. Marlena what would you say if I asked you out for a real date?
My treat tonight. Please.
 Well I don't know about that John, please, all right but just dinner Don't
think it is going to lead any were. I will be the perfect gentlemen. I'll
pick you up at 7:00. See you then. John leaves to make arrangements and Doc
heads out to find the perfect dress. After a few hours Marlena finds a
dress. She knew it was the right one the minute she saw it. It's not going
to be easy to walk away tonight John Black. I'm going to see just how much
will power you have. I am going to knock your socks off.
John arrives at the apartment at 7:00. Marlena comes down the stairs and
John is mesmerized. Your are beautiful. I am speechless. Thank you John I
was hoping you liked the dress. The dress is black, short and fits every
curve. The dress is cut low in the front and has no back .in it. John you
look handsome tonight. Shall we go? John are you alwright? Ah yea. Lets go.
 John has a limo waiting. Marlena is confused, on a cops salary how could
he afford this. The car stops at Doug's Place. John is helping her out of
the car. When she sees where they are she speaks to John.
John I don't want you to think I am ungrateful but unless I miss my guess
cops don't make this kind of money .you don't need to do this for me. I
can't let you do this John this is too much. Marlena I have everything
under control. Are you sure?
 Shall we go. John offers her his arm. Mr. Black your table is ready. They
are shown to the table and the waiter is there for the drinks. Mark the
lady and I will have Champaign 1947. Very good Mr. Black. Marlena raises an
eye brow  and is wondering what is going on. Everyone here seems to know
him by name. Is this part of his beat?
 Would you like to dance? I would love to. When they return to the table
Mark comes to take their order. Marlena looks for something that is not to
expensive but before she can speak John orders for both of them. She gives
John a startled look. Marlena please we are here to have a good time. Don't
worry about the expense I have it all taken care of.
 They enjoy several dances and the dinner was wonderful. Marlena didn't
want the night to end. But as all good things must end so does the evening.
Marlena sitting in John's arms, fell asleep in the limo on the way home.
John carried her into the bedroom and laid her on the bed. He debated with
himself weather or not to undress her. He finally decided to slide her
dress off and let her sleep in her slip.
He didn't expect to find what he did.
God she is beautiful. John ran his hand along her body. She wasn't wearing
anything but her panties. John pulled up the sheet to cover over her and
then he leaves. John lays on the couch thinking. Doc I could of taken you
tonight God I wanted to. Oh Doc. It is ment to be I just know it. I have
this strong connection to you. I have never felt this way about another
woman and tonight I know I never will.  John tries to fall asleep on the
couch. Talk about temptation I must be a saint. Not able to sleep he takes
a cold shower.
In the morning Marlena wakes and is confused. She can't remember getting
undressed for bed but she remembered the wonderful night they shared. She
showers and dresses in her jeans and sweatshirt. Today was Saturday and she
planned to relax.
 Good morning John. Did you sleep well? John looks at her with a puzzled
expression. What is wrong? He is thinking either she doesn't remember going
to bed last night or she doesn't want to talk about it because she is
embarrassed. Well he would play along.
John I wanted to thank you again for last night it was wonderful. Well it
was my pleasure. What do you have planed for today? I have work to finish
and I need to just relax. It has been a wile. Great. The door bell rings.
Marlena answers the door. The messenger hands her a bouquet of lilacs and a
note.
Marlena
You made me the happiest man alive
and last night you answered all my dreams.
John
She turns to look at him. John is smiling and sees that she is too. She has
the most infectious smile and he is glad to see the sparkle in her eyes. Oh
how I love you. John how did you know these are my favorite. I know allot
about you Marlena it's my job but I also wanted to know you for personal
reasons. Well thank you John. I seem to be doing that allot lately.
Thanking you that is. Marlena all you have to do is be yourself. Marlena
blushes.
The next day at the hospital:
Laura comes into Marlena's office. Marlena and Laura have become friends
and confidants. Hi Laura , hi I wanted to know how your date went last
night? Well Laura I think I am falling for him. At first I disliked him and
he infuriated me but I have seen a good ,honest, caring and loving man.
I can't stop thinking about him. Oh girl you got it bad. Do you think I am
crazy? I have only known him for a couple of months.  I am a little afraid
to ask him how he feels. I want him to love me so much and if I ask him I
am afraid he might not. Marlena tell him how you feel. You are right Laura
I should.
 Where did you go? He had a limo to take us to Doug's place for dinner and
dancing. I was very concerned about the cost. I know he can't afford things
like that on a cop's pay but he told me not to worry.
 I want to let you in on a little secret, you may not know being new in
town. Marlena, John can afford what he wants. He doesn't work because he
has to he works because he wants to. John is
You mean to tell me? No  is he the same Mr. Black that financed the
hospital clinic? I never put it together. There seems to be allot I have to
learn about him. OK. What else don't I know about him?
You know everything that is important. You love him. And I have a feeling
he loves you to I do Laura very much.
John just happened to arrive at her door and heard Marlena tell Laura that
she was in love with him. John smiles to himself and is overjoyed to know
she has such deep feelings for him. John walks in with coffee. Well I
better get some work done .. I will see you later Great thanks John that is
just what I needed. John why didn't you tell me who you were? What do you
mean? Well when I was concerned with the expense of our date. You could of
told me you are that John Black. Well you never asked and I never hid it.
Doc with so many people it makes them uncomfortable and I don't get to know
them so I just didn't mention it. I wanted to get to know you Doc and I was
afraid that if I told you who I am it would make you bolt and run. I really
wanted to get to know you and for you to know me.. Does it make a
difference?
 That depends, why are you working this  job? Marlena's next patient
arrives and John has to leave. Later. She smiles as he leaves the room.
Tonight is the hospital fund raiser for the new neonatal wing. Don't forget
our date. I won't.
John sees Laura in the hall. Laura does Marlena know how the fun raiser
works? I haven't told her but I don't think it will be a problem. OK I will
see you tonight. John arrives to pick up Marlena. In the back of his mind
he is thinking she looked incredible for our date, tonight I  may have
trouble controlling myself. She takes my breath away every time I see her.
This is going to be tourcher but she will be on my arm.
Marlena are you ready? I 'am coming. As she walks into the room John is
just beside himself he can't believe she is so beautiful. Marlena is
wearing a gold lame dress that follows her curves and is slit up the side.
Marlena you look incredible you were defiantly worth waiting for.
Thank you I am glad you like what you see. shall we go? John is still in
shock.. John are you all right? Oh yea, let's go. John and Marlena arrive
at the dance and everyone is staring at Marlena. John swells with pried.
Laura approaches Marlena. Marlena our table is over there. OK thanks.
Marlena  tonight there will be an auction. Yes I know. The hospital
auctions off a dance with all it's female doctors.
Will you help us? It's just one dance? Yes. Well sure. John pulls Marlena
out on the dace floor. He is so happy, he has the most gorgeous woman he
has ever seen on his arm. John holds her close and Marlena lays her head on
his shoulder. She is dreaming. John you may of answered all my dreams. I
love you so. They dine and they dance. The auction begins and about half
way through it is Marlena's turn. We are accepting bids for this beautiful
new addition to our staff. I have $100. Surely she is worth more than that.
It's for charity people dig deep. The biding continues to rise to $500.
.
 They are just about to close the biding when they have a bid from the back
of the room for $100,000 Everyone turns to see who made the bid. No one
could believe the bid least of all Marlena. She has only been on staff for
a year and she doesn't know that many of the staff. Who would want to dance
with her that bad? Marlena turns to find the bidder and discovers it was
made by John. Marlena is stunned. She doesn't know what to say I am
flattered and she blushes.
He comes forward to dance with her. The dance starts. John opens his arms
and takes here's .John what is going on? Well if you haven't guessed by now
I love you and I would pay ten times that much to dance with you. John am I
missing something here?
 What do you mean? You just bid $100,000 for a dance with me. So, John, all
you had to do was ask. I know Marlena, but it's for charity. I also wanted
everyone to know you are with me tonight. She sees another side of him and
she loves him more for it. You should show this side of you more often.
 John smiles. I have a confession to make and I hope you won't' be to mad
at me. Marlena I am a cop because I want to be.
 I don't draw a salary and I asked for this job with you. Doc I fell in
love with you the minute I saw your picture. That is how Salem PD can
afford to have a bodyguard for me all this time. Yes. And I thought you
should be protected.
 Marlena I have more money than I can spend in a lifetime. But it is not
important to me people are. You are. With that revelation she kisses him
and puts her head on his shoulder. John pulls her in close and they dance.
Marlena is so happy to at last know his true feelings. She has even gotten
over him calling her Doc. and resolved to the fact that it is indeed a form
of endearment.
 After the party at the apartment.
John doesn't want to part he wants to take her to bed. Oh Doc tonight is
going to take all the will power I have not to.
 Marlena can I kiss you before you go to bed? I think that that would be
nice. John claims her lips for the sweetest most passionate kiss she has
ever felt. Even Philip didn't kiss like this. Why did she think of him just
then? He seems to be a lifetime ago.
 She is visibly shaken by his passionate kiss and John knows it. I will see
you in the morning DR Evens. Goodnight John. Marlena walks up to her room
in a daze. She is sitting on the bed dreaming for several hours until she
finally falls into slumber.
 John is awake early and has some errands to run. Marlena comes down
several hours later and finds a note. Doc had to run some errands see you
later. The doorbell rings, a messenger hands her a box. Sign here please.
Thank you. sent it over. You sent it? Yes why? Did you listen to it? No
it's only a tape from her boyfriend in Frisco. Did the tape go through
channels or was it just given to you? It went through channels. What is all
this about? The tape is the killing of the little girl she witnessed.
No! I am afraid so. I will track it down. This location may not be secure.
Do you want me to move her? Not yet, if it came through channels you may
still be secure. Be on guard till I get back to you. OK sergeant.
Doc let's go out you need something else to think about. How about a walk
along the beach around the bay? That would be nice.
 Hand in hand with no words spoken they walk the afternoon away. John goes
to get ice cream for them. He hears the squeal of tires and turns to see a
car hit Doc. Call 911. John goes to her and lays her in his lap. Feeling a
pulse and her breath he knows she is alive but for how long?
The ambulance arrives and gets her ready to transport. John hops in the
back to ride with her.
As the ambulance rounds the corner John sees the chopper waiting. The pd
have decided to transport Doc to a unknown hospital for
her safety They arrive in 10 minutes.
Doc is wheeled into ER. John paces the room waiting for news. Why did I
wait? I should of told her I should of told her. What if she dies? She will
never know how much I love her. sent it over. You sent it? Yes why? Did you
listen to it? No it's only a tape from her boyfriend in Frisco. Did the
tape go through channels or was it just given to you? It went through
channels. What is all this about? The tape is the killing of the little
girl she witnessed.
No! I am afraid so. I will track it down. This location may not be secure.
Do you want me to move her? Not yet, if it came through channels you may
still be secure. Be on guard till I get back to you. OK sergeant.
Doc let's go out you need something else to think about. How about a walk
along the beach around the bay? That would be nice.
 Hand in hand with no words spoken they walk the afternoon away. John goes
to get ice cream for them. He hears the squeal of tires and turns to see a
car hit Doc. Call 911. John goes to her and lays her in his lap. Feeling a
pulse and her breath he knows she is alive but for how long?
The ambulance arrives and gets her ready to transport. John hops in the
back to ride with her.
As the ambulance rounds the corner John sees the chopper waiting. The pd
have decided to transport Doc to a unknown hospital for
her safety They arrive in 10 minutes.
Doc is wheeled into ER. John paces the room waiting for news. Why did I
wait? I should of told her I should of told her. What if she dies? She will
never know how much I love her.
Doc opens the box and there is a tape. That is strange. She pops the tape
in the cassette recorder. The tape is the murder of the little girl. The
cry and the screams she is reliving all over again.
 John returns to the apartment and finds Doc laying in the fetal position
in the corner of the room crying. John drops everything and runs over to
her. Doc what's wrong? It takes several attempts to reach her.
She hands him the tape without saying a word. John listens and knows her
position is no longer secure. How could anyone be so cruel? John picks her
up and they sit on the couch. Doc is secure in knowing that she is in
John's arms. Sh ............sh....... It will be OK Doc I promise. I won't
let anyone hurt you. After several minutes Doc is calm enough for John to
call the station.
Sergeant. Yes John, there was a package delivered to the penthouse. yea I
 She is in a private hospital and they have one of the best trauma units
anywhere. Mike how is she? Well considering what happened she is lucky. She
has a broken arm and a couple of fractured ribs. She also has a concussion
not to serious but I want her to stay for a couple of days. Can I see her?
Sure. I gave her something for pain so she may not make sense. Doc ? I' am
awake John.
I don't want to disturb you. Your not. Can I give you a kiss and a little
hug. Give me a big kiss and a little hug. He complies. Now I want you to
rest. OK will you stay? Sure as long as you want me.
 After she falls into slumber John goes out in the hall to speak to the
sergeant. Sarge, I think they have found her.
I agree. Well she will be safe here for a few days. Did the Frisco cops
ever find out what they wanted from her?
No she was a lawyer and they assumed she had incriminating evidence or
something they even ransacked her boy friends house too. Well what ever
they are looking for they haven't found it yet. We did find out her old
boyfriend had sold her out. What do you mean? He was hired to watch her and
see if he could find the information they wanted. We found him dead on the
beach. I guess they didn't like his work.
John talk to her and find out whatever you can. OK Sarge and don't get
emotionally involved. Sarge you don't know her it's to late, she is a
person to be loved. John get to business. Don't act like some love struck
kid. But Sarge you can't not fall in love with her. Call me if you get
anything. John sits with Doc.
Over the next several days she continues to improve. Doc do you feel like
talking about the accident? No, but I understand you have to. Why don't you
start at the begging for me. John no one is suppose to know anything about
me.
Well I am also a federal agent and I have read your file. What else have
you read about me?  John Black a man of mystery. John laughs. I know I
didn't ask. OK one for you. Now please.
Then you know I was a lawyer and about to become a partner in a very
successful law practice and I had been working on two new cases. One was a
restraining order that had to be filed and the other was a hit and run  car
accident. Ironic hu!  Did eighter case seem to be anything but routine, out
of the ordinary? No, the insurance company didn't want to pay medical bills
for my client. It is what they do all the time and then they pay them
anyway. They were just annoying. Oh wait there was the Krause account.
Krause account? You had dealings with that federal case? No. I was asked to
find a missing child. A missing child? What do you do with missing kids?
Well for some reason I have a 6 sense about them. I can feel them. I don't
know how I do it I usually have flash backs and I am able to find them.
 I met with the parents and they gave me all the usual information and
$50,000 retainer Is that normal? No my services were expensive but not that
expensive. It wasn't until they left that I recognized the name of the
father's company. I knew there was a grand jury trial involving that
company. That is when I started to put things together.
Looking through the folder I saw the child's picture and it freaked me out.
How so? It was a picture of  the child I saw murdered two days before. I
was feeling very uneasy about this case. I called Bill into my office. I
wanted to sound him out about the case. Marlena is visibly upset reliving
the events. She is shaking and crying. Do you know where that is now? Well
they took everything I had on the plane. John jumps up and kisses her
before running out the door.. Doc you are wonderful.
John runs down the hall and leaves for the police station to see the
sergeant. Abe I think I know what they are after. Oh so now your better
than the Frisco police? They haven't found anything. What makes you think
you have? They didn't know where to look, I do.
Is there anyway we can get to her stuff without anyone knowing? You mean
the stuff we took on the plane? Yes, I can, great. Lets go. John what are
you up to? You will see.
The records should be in the property room in a sealed box. We always keep
them in case it is safe and they want to go back. Jasen I need these
records for court. Then Abe gives him a number.
They are right here. Here? yes sir. These records were pulled for sergeant
Patten but he didn't have the right paper work so I told him I would hold
them here till he came back. Thanks Jasen.
 John it seems as though someone else had the same idea.
It's OK Doc John puts his arms around her and holds her. It's going to be
OK Doc I promise. In a few minutes she is able to calm down enough to
continue.
He told me about someone in the company embezzling money and Krauce was the
witness. Bill said there were rumors about the company being connected.
That is when the weird stuff started. The weird stuff? They broke into my
home and ransacked it, they sent threatening notes to me, even sent me
roses. The cops decided to move me here but they said that they couldn't
find me. They have haven't they. I think so. They still think whatever it
is you still have it.
Doc do you remember receiving anything? A gift, a package or something in
the mail? An odd letter, a small package, Anything?  Let me think it has
been over a year. Doc looks at John with a surprised look. John there was a
package I received several days before but I never got around to opening
it.
Do you still have it? Well I put it in my briefcase.
 
Abe your office may be bugged. Your right lets go over to where Doc is then
she can tell us if anything is missing. Good idea. Marlena welcomes John
back with a kiss. Abe raises his eyebrows and looks at John.
Doc can you look at this stuff and tell us if anything is missing? Marlena
looks through the box and finds her briefcase.
 She unlocks it and opens it to reveal the package. I think this may be a
book. John opens the package and reviles a book. Let's have a look at that.
John and Abe open the book. John do you know what this is? Yea Abe
dynamite. That's for sure. John what is it.
Doc it is a record of all the mobs actions over the last 10 years. The
payoffs, the  people involved and where the body's are buried. No wonder
they were in such a frenzy to find it. The question now is what do we do
with it?
Well we could make a couple of raids across the country at the same time.
That way we will get most of them and the others we can discreetly pick up.
We know what cops are on the take. Abe makes a phone call. Jasen, if Patten
comes to get the box quietly arrest him don't let him leave or talk to
anyone. Keep him in isolation .OK Abe will do. Now we know why they were so
desperate to get this back.
But who sent it to me and why? Well my guess is Krause. He knew what they
would do to him if he testified and after they had taken his child he knew
he couldn't win. You were his only hope.
That is why he gave you such a big retainer. He wanted to be sure you would
take the case. What you didn't know was that you had the book all along.
Abe, John and the attorney general carefully orchestrated the pick up and
raids.
 Most of those involved were picked up and the project was a success.
Marlena is being released from the hospital and John comes to pick her up..
Can I go home now John? Well I can take you were ever you would like to go.
Doc, where is home? I would like to stay here if that is OK. You bet it's
OK. John picks her up and twirls her around. John was hoping she would say
that because he has made plans to take her home.
 He was counting on his love for her and the love he was hoping she had for
him to keep her here. What he wasn't sure of is how she felt about him.
They arrive at the penthouse. John takes the key and opens the door.
Doc is greeted by Britney and is amazed at all the flowers and the dinner
for two that John has ready for her. John this is beautiful. I was hoping
you would like it. This is all for me? Doc sits down to take it all in.
Well I kinda thought you might invite me to stay. Doc laughs. She pulls him
down and gives him a kiss. Thank you John this is very sweet and of corse
you can stay. I wouldn't want it any other way.
 John don't you know how much I love you? Well I was hoping you did I
wanted to ask you an important question. John is down on one knee and he is
holding a 10 caret diamond ring Marlena will you marry me? A little shocked
and surprised, with tears in her eyes.
You don't know how many times I have dreamt of this moment. John I love you
so.. yes John yes I will marry you.
Marlena is overjoyed and crying happy tears. The couple enjoy a wonderful
night of dinner and dancing. Out on the balcony looking at the stars.. John
this night has been wonderful.
Thank you for my pretty ring.
The time has come to retire and Marlena is wondering what comes next. Part
of her wants John to take her to bed and make love to her but she is
determined to honor her wedding vows..
 She just hopes he doesn't push. John and I haven't discussed the wedding
night and I hope it doesn't make a difference to him. Maybe I should be
honest with him and tell him I am a virgin. Knowing John and his strong
beliefs he would expect it of her. It's getting cold so they come inside
and sit in front of the fire cuddled up with each other.