Conflict and worry nagged at me the rest of the day, but by that night, I found absolute clarity. I had a very expensive, last-minute ticket to Paris for the next day that I paid for it out of my own pocket. I’d logged my time off as vacation. This trip was all pleasure, no business. Thoughts of being with Micky in Europe and sharing that experience made me smile.
The only remaining detail was how to surprise her once I was there. I couldn't just stalk in the hotel lobby looking for her. The only way this was going to work was if it was an inside job. I knew just who could help. I called Jeff to get Taryn's number and dialed. Micky might say she didn't like surprises, but I was certain she would like this one.
I tapped a pen on the desk. It was 11:45 p.m. I needed to catch Taryn early be
