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“The probleht down part of the ceiling in the corridor,” Kasey continued “I can get sonature to authorize it”

When Bree had set up the gallery, she had taken advice from her uncle Russ about her business systems He had imposed on her the need to ensure that the financial controls, even in a soods and services, but they had to be authorized by Bree It was a simple, clear separation of their duties

“I asked David if it could wait a few days, but he thinks ht away,” Kasey added “He even tried to tell me it was a hazard and that, technically, we should close the gallery until it was fixed I said that you and I are the only ones who use that corridor and, since you aren’t here right noilling to take a chance”

Bree sighed “He was probably only thinking of your safety A chunk of ceiling hitting you on the head wouldn’t be much fun”

“David worries too much” Kasey’s tone was dis Lucas Brewer has lost the check I gave hi work he did on the show I don’t kno many times I’ve told Lucas to switch to electronic transfer, but he insists on doing all his business by cash or check Anyway, he stopped by and said ht, and could I issue hiinal payment, but—”

“You need nature on the new check” Bree poured herself a cup of coffee and gazed out theat the view she had grown to love This was her safe place, but the gallery was her drea andpulled back there against her will saddened her It was one e he had done

“I wish I didn’t have to disturb your break,” Kasey said

“It’s not your fault I’ll see if I can stop by this afternoon”

As Bree ended the call, she beca back and forth between the kitchen and the front door “Ah Sorry about that”

After unlocking and opening the door to release the dog, she took her coffee outside and sat on the porch step Jekyll, having taken care of his physical needs, returned to sit beside her

“I suppose we could try re your butt, it goes back on”