Sam was glad to see her smiling.  He squeezed her hand gently and kissed her lightly.<br/><br/>Sam chuckled as he spoke quietly to her, as they were on the street and he didn’t want to be overheard.<br/><br/>“It wasn’t all about retribution baby.  Knowing who did that to you might link them to those who actually did it, or to those who stood to profit in some way from Tim’s death.  But that’s enough talk of it for now.  Let’s keep our sights aimed on your tub and bed.”<br/><br/>Sam looked about but had no idea where the Clerk’s office was.  In many towns that office was in the city hall or courthouse, but Oasis had neither.<br/><br/>“Where do we need to go Irene?  I thought I knew but now I’m clueless.”<br/><br/>