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“Great show tonight” Emmett turned to Chance “You and Jaris take care of her, and call ”

“We have your nu out of the ordinary”

“Good deal” Eot back into his truck and drove off

Jaris headed to her house from across the street “The sheriff has done an incredible job securing the area We shouldn’t have any issues tonight”

Finally Alone with Jaris and Chance

She placed the key in the deadbolt and unlocked the door “Have a seat, guys I could use a glass of wine Would you two like anything?”

“You’ve been on your injured leg too long,” Jaris said “You sit and Chance and I can get the drinks and sory?”

“Not really” Food was the last thing on her mind

“Sweetheart, you sure? You haven’t eaten all day” Chance’s tone sent a shiver up and down her spine Like always, it was filled with a deep, abiding kindness, but there was a hint of sadness she detected that caused her to choke up

“You and Jaris haven’t eaten either”

“How about we start with some cheese and crackers? Or would you rather Jaris cook so?”

“Cheese and crackers will be fine Thank you both”

They walked into her kitchen and she sat down on her sofa Her heart was racing She’d been waiting for what seeht, to tell Jaris how she really felt about him How do I tell him? Hoill he react? She’d already experienced Chance’s reaction to her truth Not good, though she hadn’t given up hope yet

She brought out her cell and sent a text to hercold feet, Mom Alone with them now What do I do?”

Waiting for hertheir light meal