There weren't many things that shocked, not after all she'd been through before and after this man came into her life, but she was taken aback by his behavior.

Really, she shouldn't be. There were times when he'd acted less than normal, especially before he left.

Maybe it was the obvious drowning of his sorrows that made the difference.

"Why would you say that?" Lana did her best to put herself between him and the car, her concern apparent. "I'm not leaving you like this."