"Even I know healing and sanity takes time, Bill." She gave him a slow, sweet smile because, well, she was telling nothing but the truth. "I may get antsy, but sheer restlessness should take a good while." Provided she was even on this world that long!

"And no, it's not saving the world," she agreed. "But sometimes saving or helping one worthwhile person is just as good. You're a wonderful person by the way. You put up with me really damn well. I know Doc was worried about how long you could bear another person in your house but he's stop talking about it every time I go in."