She toyed with her neck. 'It's really strange. I've carried a
stethoscope round my neck for so long - and now it's not there, I feel
half-naked!" Cadillac ruffled her hair playfully. 'Don't worry. I'll
tell you everything I know about Mr Snow's herbal remedies, and show
you the plants he gathered- and later on, you'll have a chance to meet
other healers."
'Okay. But it's not the same thing. You already know all that." Roz
tapped her chest. 'I want to bring something to this relationship."
'You already have."
She read the look in his eye. 'Yes. But agreeable though it is,
iberating your sex drive is a social attribute, not a workskill. I'm
talking about making a positive contribution."
'Roz! You're already doing that by just being here!
The hunting, gathering, cooking and all the other things - that's
something we can do together. You've adapted even quicker than Steve
did, and before long, your natural abilities will express themselves.
Just take it easy. We have all the time in the world."
Cadillac's last words triggered a sudden pang of anxiety.
'Do we?" Roz forced a smile to her lips. 'It's strange to think I've
known about you all these years - well, .three, but it seems longer and
never once did I dream that..."
She took hold of his hands. 'Whatever I felt before when I thought I
was having a good time -' is nothing compared to the way I feel now."
The too..."
Roz tightened her grip on his hands. 'I don't want it to end.
Ever."
'Nothing is for ever, Roz. But I promise you this. As long as I have
breath in my body, you and I will be together. My feelings for you
will never change. I will care for you and protect you."
'No,' said Roz. 'That's my job. Let me at least earn my keep."
."That's something we need to talk about."
Cadillac hesitated. Ever since they landed in Wyoming he had been
holding back a question which he hoped she would answer in the
affirmative. Be it 'Yes' or 'No' he couldn't put it off any longer.
