Chapter 36 TarynOlivia was in bed by the time I drove over to Jeff’s to give him the report. I didn’t want any interruptions, plus I wanted to be able to have a frank conversation without worrying about little ears. Parked in his driveway shortly before nine, I sat for a moment in the car with my eyes closed and my hands gripping the wheel. A series of deep breaths helped ease the tension in my shoulders before I headed into the house. Intention settled in my heart and mind as I passed through the garage. Honesty. Clarity. Getting a game plan. He might be mad, but when he saw the report, he’d realize that he couldn’t just take Shannon at her word. I twisted the cold doorknob and went in, heading through the mudroom and into the kitchen. “Hey.” “Hey, yourself. What’s up? You’ve got me

