Chapter Twelve
NicoIt’s mid-afternoon, and Alison has been coolly professional since she came in from her morning walk. Surprisingly cool given the heat we generated last night.
“You need to start fertilizing.” I know I’m poking the bear, but I can’t help it. I’m tired of being ignored, and I’m not a complete i***t when it comes to winemaking.
My comment doesn’t even earn me a sideways glance. She keeps thinning the grapes like I commented on the weather. “You need to stop acting like you know what you’re doing.”
“I’m just looking out for my brother.”
“I am too.” She opens her mouth to say more, but then snaps it shut with a shake of her head. “Fine. You don’t trust me? Vet me. Call Danny Pendergast. I assume you know Danny?”
I do. Danny Pendergast is one of Dec’s best friends from o
