I’d just finished saying my goodbyes to Nathan and Amber, a couple with a shop just down from mine. I had promised to stop by the following week, to help them identify the age of what they thought was probably a Scandinavian trunk, when Lee came to stand beside me.
“I’m glad to see you looking so much better. You had me worried there for a few days.”
“Thanks, I appreciate it.” I really did. It was nice to know there was still someone that worried after me. “I also really appreciate this evening. I had a good time, and I think I needed it.”
He patted my shoulder before slipping into a long coat in a soft gray. It worked with his complexion and the silver of his hair.
“I want you to take care of yourself, Christopher. You need to be with people, and none of this running yourself ragged a
