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She nodded before unfolding herself to finally faceto say”

“I don’t think you do”

“Yes, I do You’re ready to give me another lecture on—”

“Dance with me”

“What?”

I put my hand out toward her “Dance with me”

Her face contorted into a frown Being asked to dance was probably the last thing she expected, but it was the perfect thing She was already on the defensive; therefore any conversation would have ended badly

“I’m supposed to dance to no music?”

Reaching down, I took hold of her hand, and pulled her up My free ar our bodies “The crickets are playing our song”

She was stiff and resistant at first, but I kept an to relax The ar by her side slipped around ainst my chest They were little actions, but theythat I’d wanted to say to her when I stepped out here I put on hold We could talk another day For now, I enjoyed a dance with the woman I loved

Chapter 18

Calida

Three weeks since I’d last been at Dr Carr’s office I’d had to talk ain when I’d parked in the parking deck I knew I’d have to see her at some point afterto put it off as long as possible

The basic pleasantries were out of the way My knee bounced uncontrollably until I finally got up to move around I assumed my preferred position in front of theHere I could talk without facing the scrutiny of her eyes

“Anything happen over the last feeeks that we need to discuss?”