Having had to wait for the scan due to someone elses emergency and the typical barage of followup tests, Caroline was very tired while waiting for the results in Dr. Kim's office.

"Tim, you're going to be late" she remarked checking the clock on the wall.

"Don't worry, I'll get there when I get there, this is much more important" he replied holding his hand in hers. "Besides, the concerts aren't until tomorrow and Sunday afternoons" he added.

Nurse Janzic entered the room. "I'm sorry you two, but Dr. Kim has been called into emergency surgery for the patient that delayed your scan. We won't have any results until later so he suggests you go home and rest Caroline. He'll call you tomorrow."

The couple thanked her before heading to the scheduling clerk to set up the next three month appointment.

Tim suggested a quick bite to eat, knowing she hadn't ate much before the tests, but Caroline was adament he just drop her off to get her car so he could be on his way.

"You know I hate leaving you quick like this " he told her as he opened her car door for her.

"I know" she replied, sliding her hand up along his cheek. Tim leaned into it, eyes closed, savoring every minute of her touch. As she slid into the seat, he knelt down along side "I know you're tired. I could have Emily or Mom come get you instead" he suggested while she put the keys in the ignition.

"I'll be fine. Besides, I don't want to leave my car behind, I'm too busy to be without it this weekend" she smiled.

Tim kissed her gently, "I'll send you a message when I get to the hotel so I won't wake you. Please be careful, I love you so much".

Caroline quickly hugged him, "Please don't rush to get there, you have plenty of time. And I love you so much too". They kissed again and parted, for now.

****

Dena was just stepping off the porch as Caroline pulled in. "Hi, I made a light summer dinner, I left you some in the fridge along with some sweet tea" she smiled as Caroline walked to the house.

"Thank you, you really didn't need to but I have a feeling a sweet talking Texan asked you too" she chuckled as Dena gave her a quick squeeze, not admitting to her son's request.

"Get some rest, call if you need anything" Dena stated as she headed back to her place.

Caroline quickly showered before checking what Dena had made. Finding southern chicken salad and a side dish of creamy cucumbers waiting for her, she plated it up and headed to the back swing with an ice cold glass of sweet tea. Watching the sun set while she finished made her miss Tim even more. She was trying to get used to him being gone more, some days were easier than others but for some reason today wasn't one of them. She wiped a tear from her eye as the last ray of light slipped down behind the horizon.