Rusty's Sacrifice

She paused for a sip of cocoa. When she looked at him before continuing, he could see the beginning of tears. "Both Harry's family and mine are gone. I'm stranded, pregnant and broke.

"You're the only person I could think of to go to for help."

"How'd you get out here?"

"Cab. I had to pay for a round trip." She looked at him. "I know it's a lot to ask of you, especially with your history with your wife. I just need a place to stay until the baby's born. Then I can find work, and..."

"Rusty, hush up! I'm a little surprised Harry held on for six months.

"Of course you can stay, as long as you want," he said, with a grin, "providing you can pay the rent."

An answering smile lit the redhead's pretty face. "And that is..."