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Tully laughed "Thats great "

The screen door banged open; Marah rushed out into the yard "Can I go with you, Daddy? Theres no school tomorrow, and you said you wanted me to see you work sometime "

Tully took Marahs hand, pulled her goddaughter down into her lap "Thats a fantastic idea That way youll get to see what a great producer your dad is and yourat school "

Beside her, Kate groaned

She turned to her best friend "Its okay, isnt it, Katie? Its just a few days And besides, it will show Marah how lucky she is to have you for a mom Ill have her back in time for school on Monday I promise "

Johnny stood up and flipped his cell phone open Punching in nu and trailed away as he went inside "Fred? Johnny here Sorry to bother you, but"

"Kate?" Tully said, leaning close "Tell me its okay "

Her best friends s "Sure, Tully Take my whole family if you want "

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

You always get hurt by her," Kate said, hours later, when the lights of Seattle, shiun to darken

Tully sighed, staring at the foa the shore It was barely visible Finishing her third rass beside her "I know "

Tully fell silent In truth, her head was spinning and she was beginning to worry about this idea of hers

"Why Johnny?" Kate finally asked She sounded hesitant, as if perhaps she hadnt meant to say it out loud

"Hell protect me If I say cut, hell cut If I say throw it in the trash, he will "

"I dont think so "