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never been there,” Mary answered, “but I still love him and so does Emily.” “How can you love someone that does that to you?” “Love is deeper than just what one does or does not do.” Sam looked confused. “I don’t understand.” Mary thought for a minute and then said, “You can love someone and not really like them, or what they do, at all.” “That doesn’t make any sense to me whatsoever,” Sam said. Mary smiled. “Maybe someday it will. I suppose you’re right. I’m probably better off without him, especially for the safety of my children; but I still love him, and I have a hard time bringing myself to give up on him.” Sam could feel his blood boil as he remembered what Emily said her father had done. “If I were you I would divorce the... the...” Sam paused trying to control his emotions and not offend Mary, then continued, “the guy and get a restraining order.” Mary stopped walking and looked at Sam and how lovingly he was carrying Emily. “Thank you for your concern. What was your name?” “Sam. Sam Johnson.” 19