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“I wasn’t thinking about Jessy,” Chase replied, a touch of grimness about his mouth “It’s Cat I’m worried about She’s always looked up to Tara This will be a blow to her Why ruin her shopping trip if it can be avoided”

“You don’t know Jessy” A dry s to buy the idea that I didn’t learn anything”

“Admit that you did, but explain that it looks like you won’t be able to tell her the nener’s naet hooes You can explain later about Cat She’ll understand”

Knowing his wife, Ty couldn’t argue with that logic

Late on Sunday afternoon the twin-engine Beechcraft taxied toward the hangar apron where the welcoan, and Quint waited for it Upon reaching its tie-down area, the pilot slew the craft around and cut its engines

Frank ca the wheel chocks Grunting with the effort, he jammed a set around each wheel, then scrambled around to slap a hand on the cabin door As soon as it swung open, he latched it back and pulled the steps down

When Cat came into view, Quint broke frolad you’re home, Mom We missed you a lot”

“Iand s her head up in anticipation of Logan’s welco kiss

He didn’t disappoint her as Jessy eht to Ty in an unspoken question Ty didn’t need to hear the words to knohat she was asking—whether he had learned the identity of the nener He responded with a barely perceptible nod then reet her

“Welcoht kiss on her lips

“You have no idea how glad I am to be back,” Jessy murmured

“An ordeal, was it?” Ty smiled at this rare woman as his wife

“And then some,” Jessy answered with a mock roll of her eyes

“Did you two succeed in buying out the stores before you left?” Logan teased

“We allant effort at it,” Cat responded in kind