MONICA
Jack squeezed Monica’s hand as she finished the story about finding Lily tucked in
her room behind the trail of disarray. “That must have been so tough, to go it alone.”
His eyes looked very soft.
“It was,” Monica twisted in her chair while considering whether or not to tell him
about Jeremy. She let out a deep sigh and continued. “Until—”
“Oh my gosh, look at the time,” Jack interrupted. “I’m so sorry, Monica, but I have
to get back to the office. I didn’t realize it was so late. Rain check on the rest
of the story?”
“Sure. Rain check it is.” Monica put on her good girl smile and breathed a sigh of
relief.
Jack stood and gave her a quick hug. “Really, I’m sorry. I’ll call you soon, okay?”
Monica nodded. She watched him head out the door, then sat down again and put her
