He held his breath, leaning against the door. He could hear only muffled voices in the conversation but couldnt make out the words. His little Emily was in another room- getting another checkup, possibly a stronger hearing aid perscreption. How could things have come to this? He is an assassin! One of the best of his professions! He was supposed to protect them. How could things have come down to this? He loved her with all his heart and fought with all his strength. How could he have failed? It has been two years now since she was hurt. For a while she couldn't even speak. Yesterday she was able to walk and dance with him, share sweet kisses and sweet nothings with him. What an improvement! But now..now she was gone..he let her slip away from his grasp. He had failed his most important mission.