Tombstone Estate

[Midori]

"Yes, I remember," she said with a smile through her heavy Kusari accent, "it was Freeport 18. I was travelling to Honshu."
She went over to a chair at the table where Chris was sitting and with the help of her husband, took a seat before him as she tried to get herself comfortable. She put on a good face about dealing with the cramps and the inconvenience of being over six months pregnant.

"When I met you, I was nervous," she said pleasantly as she looked into his face while her husband took a seat beside her, "but, you were gentleman and I feel better after short time."
As she spoke, John sat quietly and just listened. He could sense Chris' nervousness but said little about it. He was a doctor after all and preferred to study people. He knew something was different about him but he didn't feel threatened. He did hear him mention "operation" but kept his interest quiet for the time.

"You must eat, Christopher," she said in regards to his earlier comment, "you need your strength. If I had time, I would make you Mahi fish. It is a favorite."
She then retracted her smile for a moment as she again tried to make herself comfortable. Then smiling again, she asked with a sense of concern, one of an expecting mother, "you mention operation. I hope it nothing serious."

"Dahlin," interrupted John, "that is something we should not ask about," as he took her hand in his.

She took a breath and sighed, realizing she was wrong.
"Chris, I sorry," she said with a bow of her head, "I should not have asked."

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Married to Ambassador John Henry "Doc" Holliday