“I believe you had been thinking about that moment for a very long time. You had it well choreographed in your head.”

“How interesting you used the word ‘choreographed’ because that’s exactly what I thought when I woke up.”

“It should not surprise you that you function on a slightly different wavelength than most people.” Chi-Chi smiled.

“I know. The funny thing is, I get excited whenever it happens. For me, it’s a validation that there is a divine force, an energy that flows; and we are truly a part of it.”

“You know I would agree with that.”

“It’s right in front of us, but most people, including me, miss the hints. The signs. The clues, so I get excited when someone else is experiencing it.”

“Yes. It is very invigorating.” Chi-Chi nodded. “And also reassuring. Speaking of reassuring, how did you leave it with the fine marshal? Are you in fight-or-flight mode? Que será, será mode? Which I doubt. Or, I am enjoying this ride and I will not pull the emergency brake because I’m in insecure mode?”

“I’m working on the insecure thing. Between you and Cullen, I am reminded to avoid the self-sabotage. I have very strong feelings for Chris. I know he has feelings for me as well. We’re both a little jumpy when it comes to relationships, so it’s good we waited until we got to know each other. We like each other!” Luna exclaimed.

“How did you leave it? Future plans? I know that is an anxiety trigger for all of us.”

“Ya know, we didn’t address the fact that we made love for the first time. There was no ‘about last night’ conversation. And we weren’t all over each other this morning. We were affectionate, yes. A couple of hugs, kisses on the cheek, a pat on the heinie. I patted his.” Luna giggled. “It seemed so natural. Then we packed a lunch and took an hour hike.” Luna went on. “Oh, and he made a copy of the note and a page of the diary and is going to hook me up with a handwriting analyst.”

“You could not go an entire twenty-four hours without bringing up your sleuthing.” Chi-Chi tsk-tsked.

“I am me, remember? Anyway, he’s working on that piece, and Ellie and I are going to the library this week to look up fires between 1999 and 2001. There couldn’t have been many. Or maybe? I guess we’ll find out.” Luna’s excitement was growing. “I really think I’m close to figuring this out. At least a good part of it. It feels really close.” Luna mused and thought about the woman Tori. “I am sure she is connected somehow. But I don’t think she is aware of it. If I am making any sense.”