Chapter 44
GrahamI tapped the back arrow on my phone to listen to the voicemail again.
“Hey, Graham. It’s Alexa. I’m calling to let you know that my dad is in recovery, and he should be up and around in a day or so. Thanks again for the other night. Things are looking up, and I appreciate it.”
I took a swig of beer, relaxing. She would be fine, and I’d served my purpose. I considered calling her back. Part of me just wanted to hear the cheer in her voice rather than distress. Of course, I wouldn’t.
Instead, I dialed Sierra. What I needed was to get my mind off of my failed venture with Alexa and onto a sure thing.
When Sierra didn’t pick up the phone, I sent her brief message.
Me: What are you up to tonight?
I got up to get another beer and flipped through the TV channels, waiting f
