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her.  I would only do that if I knew for a fact that we would not be getting back together.  I’d like to thank you for what you said in my defense earlier.  No one has ever stood up for me like that before.  It really took me by surprise.”
    Billie articulated, “You're welcome.  It was the least that I could do.  I felt responsible for your argument.  My plan didn’t work out and I am beginning to think that I may have ruined your chances with her.  If I had let things work themselves out on their own, she might not have threatened you the way that she did.” 
    He intervened, “I take full responsibility for my problems with her.  If I didn’t feel that I needed some help getting her back, I would not have agreed to let you help me.  Maybe I was worrying about it all for nothing.  She may never take me back.  This is really serious to her.  How can she love me if she can’t trust me anymore?” 
    Billie bargained, “Don’t give up so soon.  Sit down and write your feelings on paper.  It will help you to clear your head. Who knows, you might get a #1 song out of it! You can stay focused on your goals.  Remember, when the going gets tough, you have got to be just as tough.” 
    Billie left him alone with that thought. When she returned, what he had composed was so depressing, but a bit like classic country that he grew up listening to.  He begged, “Where is Merle Haggard when you need him?” 
    Billie announced, “I could arrange that.” 
    He hesitated, “That's all right.  He’d lift my spirits just temporarily.  This wouldn’t be so hard if I did not miss my kids so much.  They are the innocent ones involved in this whole thing.  I am afraid that they are going to hate me.  I don’t want them growing up without knowing their father.  I don’t want them to suffer the way I did when I lost my dad.” 
    Billie agreed, “I honestly can’t disagree with what you said.  I felt the same way when my dad passed away.  I still feel lost without him sometimes.” 
    Bobby declared, “We are so pitiful.  What is happening here? It used to be so easy to look on the bright side of things.  Now, I don’t want to even continue living like this.  I have to prove to Kel ly that she is wrong about me…b ut, how?” 
    Billie ruled, “I don’t know if there is anything else that I can do to help you.  But, if there is anything I can do, let me know. Just give me a call.” 
    Bobby related, “What about that interview?” 
    Billie assured, “I think I have what I need.  I promise it will be something you’ll appreciate.” 
    Billie stayed up most of the night finishing up her report.  It had to be as good as she promised Bobby Douglas.  The next day, she turned it in, feeling a bit hopeful.  Her worries were short lived because it was printed in the next edition.  The reviews were astounding.  She found out that Bobby’s fan club received thousands of phone calls after that interview was published. She decided to get in touch with Bobby, to see what he thought of it.  He was not answering his phone, so she left a voicemail.  He returned her call later that evening.  Billie questioned, “Have you heard from your wife since the article was printed?” 
    He notified, “Yes.  She wasn’t thrilled, but slightly moved.  I don’t know if that's what it takes to get her back.  She’s not as easy to persuade.  I’m going to have to do a lot more than an interview to get my marriage back to normal.  But, thanks for trying.  Thanks for not printing all of the garbage that I said when I was upset.  It would not have been so warmly accepted if you had.” 
    She responded, “Most of that was off the record.  Did Kelly agree to let you see your kids?”
    Bobby replied, “Unfortunately, not.  Like I said before, she is not feeling any pity on me at this point.” 
    She asked him, “What are you doing tomorrow?” 
    He mentioned, “I have an appointment with