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"But he was eyeing you like you were a piece of juicy candy," I retort

"Whatever," she says dis about that," I tell her firmly

I sure as fuck look at you like that

All the daerated yawn "Let’s talk about soive her a nod of acquiescence "Like what?"

"Like what’s the gaer plays around the edge of her wineglass

"Well, ht…they said it would take about three hours to load the entire house Another couple hours to unload, so we can start unpacking a few things in the afternoon"

Kate nods in agreement "I’ve packed up a set of sheets and blankets for each of our beds and a few changes of clothing, plus soet us by We can order so out…in a new house"

I laugh at her "Fun times"

"Are you excited?" she asks ives me pause, because I’ hockey, buying a new house, and packing that I haven’t had ti me do it now

And for the first time since Gina died, I reveal a bit of the Zack Grantham that was left behind

"I’o war "There’s a lot of memories there I built with Gina and Ben I don’t doubt what I’ret that for ht for reat house that will just be ours I think Gina would understand that"

"I’m sure she would," she tells me as her hand reaches out under the table and squeezes ly It’s not a sexual h me at her touch, as would normally happen

Instead I feel comfort and peace

For the first time since the accident…ood about the decision," I affiruilt?" she asks quietly "Because you shouldn’t feel guilty about selling that house You’re not leaving thethe structure that held those memories temporarily"