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Ginger’s own self-righteous bubble burst Planting her hands on her hips, she engaged in the sort of standoff with Lydia that involved a whole lot of staring and a monumental amount of self-assessment

Lydia did not back down

Endless er took a stand It was ti voice “Ryan wants to chase after bad guys and make this town a safer place And I have to support him, because I love him”

“Indeed,” Lydia said with a nod And a surprising hint of approval She whisked away the rest of her tears and added, “Well, then I suppose we ought to wait this ordeal out the way faether”

Ginger brushed a few fresh drops froht” She returned to the cashier’s desk and wrapped up Lydia’s purchases Then they locked the door behind them and crossed the street to the diner

Jonathan stood as they joined everyone at a large table by theHe said, “I was about to coer to Lydia “Is everything all right?”

“It’s fine,” his wife assured hi on the floor and took the seat next to him

Ginger sat across from the reverend and next to Jack “Any word?” she asked

The dismal look on Jack’s face alarmed her He said, “Madeline has some news”

Ginger’s gazebeside Lydia The police dispatcher said, “Connor Jenkins relieved s and getting ready to head out, he got a call frounshots on his property”

The air around Ginger seeain

Jack dropped a co arm around her shoulders and Jonathan placed his hand over hers as it rested on the table Lydia covered Jonathan’s hand, which drew a few curious stares froreat, albeit silent, interest from her husband

Madeline continued “There’s an abandoned hunter’s cabin on Mark’s property, which he’s never done a thing with, since he doesn’t hunt It was built by the previous owner The sheriff suspects that’s where the robbers are holed up The posse’s heading that way now”

“Reverend,” Liza said, “I never thought I’d say this to you, but perhaps a prayer is in order”

Ginger’s heart nearly stopped