<div style="text-align: justify;">"I don't think he does either", Christine murmured. "That is why I want to protect you". The second part of what Christine had to say came more softly. She loved Leigh deeply, and if she had to sacrifice for him, she would. As Leigh frowned and started speaking, Christine paid attention to him. It was clear that he was too nervous. Something inside Christine rang alarm bells. <br/><br/>As he was getting more and more distressed, Christine noticed something wasn't right. Something felt different, and not in a good way. Noticing that his face was distorting frightened her. And the changes Leigh was going through before her eyes did, too. Not knowing what to do, Christine walked up to him.<br/><br/>Frightened and feeling helpless, she wrapped her arms around Leigh tightly. "Leigh, listen to me", she murmured softly. The embrace became a little tighter. "It's me, Chris. Hear my voice and come back to me..." Her voice was nearly pleading. He had to hear her and come back. Before it was too late.</div>