I'll Be Seeing You Through Time (The Dimension Keepers)

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it?”
    “What he gave me isn’t here.” He hated to lie, but knew he had to.” I left it back in town. If you’ll come with me…”
    She cast him a suspicious look and shook her head.
    “I mean you no harm. If you trust me and come, you will not regret it.”
    “There’s nothing that he could have left me that would take away the pain of missing him.”
    “I’m not sure about that. You must at least let me make the delivery. It was one of his last wishes.”
    Jewel searched the park, a confused look clouding her face. “How could you possibly know I was here?”
    “Glenn told me that this park was very special to both of you and that this is where he proposed marriage.”
    She inhaled sharply and tears appeared in her eyes. “Only he and I knew about this place. You must have been a friend if he talked to you about it.”
    “Please, just come with me.”
    She shivered. She wasn’t wearing a coat, so he removed his and wrapped it over her shoulders. He took her elbow to guide her back to the taxi.
    They rode in silence.
    “How long?” she asked as she looked out the window.
    “We’ll be there soon.” When the taxi pulled up to the curb, Hadley took off the other gold cufflink and placed it in the driver’s hand. He shook the man’s hand, and said, “These links were in my family for many years. I hope they fetch a fine price. I thank you for your service and for keeping your word.”
    As they moved to the front of the bookstore, Clayton waited by the door.
    His face brightened. “You found her… I was beginning to worry. What now?”
    “We have to take her through,” Hadley stated.
    “Oh no. No. We can’t.” Clayton backed away in protest. “That’s unheard of. We can’t. She’s not a traveler.”
    Hadley glared at him. “The Ancients will decide this, not you. You have made enough of a debacle of this travel.”
    “What if she doesn’t want to go?” Clayton asked.
    “According to our calculations, the bookstore will remain in its current destination for another…” Hadley took out his pocket watch, then finished, “Another twelve hours.”
    “You can’t just ‘exchange’ her if she changes her mind.”
    “Why not? She’ll just come back through.”
    Jewel held up a hand. “Would someone care to explain what the heck you two are babbling on about?”
    Clayton ignored her and asked, “What if it doesn’t work?”
    “We’ll know in a very short time.” Hadley took her hand. “Follow me into the bookstore. You will have choices after this.”
    “Choices? I thought you were giving me something Glenn left for me.”
    “Yes, it’s inside and it will all be clear in a minute.” When they reached the front counter, Hadley stopped and said to Arthur. “I never thought I would see you again old friend. I guess in our profession we can never say ‘never.’ I may see you again.”
    Arthur smiled. “You’ll make a wonderful father.”
    “Thank you.” He began to walk away then turned and said under his breath, “Take care of Clayton; he has much to learn but deep down is a good man.”
    Hadley took Jewel’s arm and led her toward the back stairs. “Which door?” he asked.
    Clayton paused and took out his watch. He pointed to the door on the right.
    When Hadley took Jewel’s hand she resisted. “Have you ever trusted someone completely?” he asked her.
    “I did once…”
    “If you’re speaking of Glenn, then trust him again. You must follow me. Do you understand?”
    “I have nothing to lose,” she said and gave a weak, cold laugh.
    When they came to the dark wooden door, he tugged it open. “Take my hand.” He stepped across the threshold and tugged Jewel’s hand.
    Again there was a whoosh of pressure and wind rippled his shirt. After so many trips through time as it shifted through the decades, he could only describe it as layers of sand sifting through his brain. Hadley swore he heard voices whisper between the dimensions. A loving look on Samantha’s

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