Her eyebrows knitted together. "What's this?"

"Open it."

Tearing back the flap, she pulled out a check made out to her name for the sum of two million dollars.

Her eyes shot up to his, going wide.

He showed her a wide grin. "Part of the proceeds from the treasure Sarah and I found. Now you can do whatever projects you like. If you need more, let me know."

"What-? I can't take this. I didn't earn it!"

He shook his head. "If it weren't for you, we might all be drowning by now."

"But if it weren't for me, you never would have gotten involved in this mess!"

"Then we're even."

"I don't believe this!" Tears welled up in her eyes.

He put his hand on her shoulder. "If you need anything, feel free to call me, okay?"

Still stunned, she could do nothing but just stare at him.

Then, with a grin, he turned and strode for the exit, where outside the church doors April was waiting for him in the bright suns.h.i.+ne of the Piazza.

end.