The driver takes us back to Dominic’s house, but we only stop there to get his car, and then we drive to Hartford. We spend the night in the hotel, and the next morning he takes me to the airport. Saying goodbye to him sucks, as saying goodbye always does, but it’s just a week. And I really do need that week without him, so I can give all my attention to Nate and Cody.
“You’ll call me every day, right?” Dominic asks. “And you’ll keep your phone on?”
“Yes, and I won’t hang out in any dark alleys.”
“This is serious, Jess. I need to make sure you’re safe.”
“Nothing’s going to happen to me. If anything, you should be the one being careful.”
“I’ll just be hanging out at home all week. And tomorrow I’m going over to Sean’s place.”
“Harper’s boyfriend?”
“Yeah. He has friends over every
