( that gets to her, because as much as she disliked what claudia became, she was her friend all those years ago. they both suffered at the hands of their parents and she was like a sister. yet now that love she had was much like vincent's- pity.

she won't comment on it but instead heather found herself feeling more emotional. emotionally driven by the food, by seeing someone who had died before her, and left wondering what happened to douglas.

with a soft nod, she held onto her stamp card and began to walk closer to vincent. )

I never thought I would hear you say those words...this place...I guess it's even changing you.

( and she says that because to both of their surprise, she felt compelled to reach for his hand with a kindness she showed claudia once years ago. he didn't want to hear it, and she won't say it but he reminded her so much of that woman. )

Well come on, we can't stand around here talking. We should get some food, I think I need to fill out this stamp card.