By the time tea was over, Helen had fallen for Jason’s charms hook, line, and sinker, leaving Flanna feeling like the odd woman out as they retired to the lounge to watch the telly and continue their conversation. She cleared the dishes, listening to them laugh and chat in the next room, all the while wondering how it was possible for a veritable stranger to just show up on the McRae doorstep and throw everyone off-kilter. It just wasn’t…right.
When she was done, Flanna hung in the doorway and watched the pair for a long moment. Helen was sparkling, laughter rich and hands dancing as she spoke, while Jason seemed to have a permanent smile etched on his face. Watching him interact with her nan, Flanna was reminded yet again of just what an attractive man he really was. It wasn’t just the s
