Radek Zelenka heard the ding of the email and glanced up, curiously. He saw it was from Elizabeth and froze. Rodney had something to do with this, he was sure...... a trembling hand reached out to open the message....

Dearest Radek,

Yes, Rodney helped me.... please don't be mad at him, but I needed to do this.....

I know you will grieve for me, as I would grieve for you. My only hope is that whatever happened to me did not take you also. I hope to picture you working in your lab, arguing with Rodney, always being there.

Know that I love you always, no matter what happens.... Your love was an unexpected gift in the peril in which we lived and to be treasured forever. There is no way to express what I feel and how special you were to me....

Love,
Alžběta

Radek closed his eyes as the tears silently fell.....