“I may.” “I hope you do.” He didn’t wait for her answer, instead opened the door and let himself out, taking his half-empty water bottle with him. He reached the sidewalk and turned to wave, thinking she’d leave now, but the truck didn’t move. He waited a moment but she laid both hand on top of the wheel, letting him know she wasn’t going anywhere. Thorne shook his head and turned for his apartment, if he hadn’t been dressed to play in the snow with the kids, he’d be shivering. From the breeze on his face, he guessed the temperature was in the high thirties now, but it would drop fast now that the sun had set. He hurried to his door and fumbled with his keys, glancing back once he’d gotten the door open. The truck still sat where it had been when he’d gotten out. He waved and stood ther

