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Alexa

Fro wrapped the rotunda as if it was a brand new building going up in the city It wasn’t the prettiest view I picked up my phone to see I had a text from Luke My sto it always did when I saw his name

Change of plans

I typed back

What’s going on?

I twistedfor his response I didn’t like that I had been here two hours and we already had a hiccup I knew this was going to be complicated and risky But I had to see him

The past teeks in Nashville were a ind Jake had bookedpress I did afternoon press I did night press I was going to have to get my boots re-soled after all the appearances I had made

He was sure I could get enough votes for a full sweep of the awards if I

It was a big popularity contest I knew that

Helena ith ht because I convinced hiirls’ trip with a douse of charity I pro trips onwith a slew of pictures with the kids

He hesitated, but I think Helena was the one ore him down in the end He was too happy with all le room

Don’t go to the hospital

I stared at Luke’s response That wasn’t possible I had to be there This entire trip hinged on the hospital visit

Why not?

I tapped my boot on the floor My car would be here in fifteen minutes It was too late to cancel