Edward didn't interfere at first when Tess had her outburst.  It was not completely unexpected. He knew she was having a hard time.  But when she went storming out, that was too much.  He stood up slowly, forcing Jessica to stand or fall on the floor and then he told her, in a voice that brooked no disobedience, "Stay here."<br/><br/>He went over Tess with fire in his eyes.  Assuming she was heading for the elevator, he went in that direction and then he heard the sound of crying coming from a small alcove off to one side.  He looked in and found Tess sobbing.  His heart went out to her and he took her in his arms.<br/><br/>He was torn and wasn't sure what to say.  He loved her but he was still her Master and it was up to her to do whatever it took to make him happy.  She knew that.  He thought a minute and then decided to take a chance.<br/><br/>"I want Jessica, too.  That is important to me and would make me very happy.  But I will not see you destroyed by this.  You are my slave.  You know what you have to do.  So what will it be?  Do I have to get rid of her?"