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He tossed a sideways glance at the police officer "I’m happy to pay any fines associated withthe runway"

The officer made a dismissive hand movement "That won’t be necessary My report will show that Mr Taylor had a seniorturn when his truck broke down"

Jay shook his hand "Thank you, officer"

"It’s the least I can do, Mr Bohannon, considering all the things you do for this community"

"Just don’t tell Charlie about the senior rinned "Thanks for the tip" Then he nodded to Tara’s parents before leaving the plane

"I think we should leave, too," Jay suggested

"But won’t you stay a while so we have a chance to get to know you better?" Tara’s ested, a sweet smile on her face She was all futureher charreed "When Tara and I are back in New York, I promise we’ll have dinner"

"That would be wonderful," Tara’s reed then," her father added, stretched his hand out and shook Jay’s "No hard feelings But as a father I need to watch out for ht be in the same situation"

With his free hand Jay pulled Tara closer to his side "Yes, maybe one day"

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Charlie dropped the from one ear to the other They hopped out of his truck to say their goodbyes

"I don’t kno to thank you," Jay started "If you hadn’t been there, I would have had to chase Tara all across the country"

Charlie smirked and winked "Always happy to help out Especially when it concerns a girl" He"She’s a keeper, that one"

Jay put his arm around Tara’s shoulders and drew her closer "I know that"

Tara blushed and dropped her lids "Thank you, Charlie I’rateful" She pulled away fro him a kiss on the cheek

Noas Charlie’s turn to blush Jay grinned He didn’t know that the crusty old dude had it in him But clearly, he’d had a lot of fun today