79Gaby appeared on the top of the gentle incline that led to the riverside, a worried look on her face. “Are you OK?”
Becca exhaled and straightened. “I'm fine.”
Gaby thought for a moment. “Can you come and help me…in the dining room?”
“Oh! Of course.”
“Great!” Gaby turned and retraced her steps up the low hillside.
When they arrived at the lodge, Gaby pointed Becca toward racks of glasses. “We need to make sure they're all spotless before we store them.”
Becca squinted. “Don't you think I should go clean the rooms? We still have guests.” Becca surprised herself when she used the term we.
Gaby pursed her lips. “I'd rather have you here. I put someone else on the cabins for the time being.”
Becca understood. Her new friend was trying to protect her. And maybe she was right. He had n
