CHAPTER 7 The next day at work, Marissa could not stop smiling. She even chuckled a couple of times when she thought of the deputy sheriff’s car pulling in behind her and Jed on the side of the road. The light from the car made them pull back and stop kissing. Jed rolled down his window as the deputy came to his door. “Is anything wrong, Jed?” asked the deputy sheriff, Mike Griffen. “No, we were just talking,” said Jed. “Everything is fine.” Mike grinned at him, then smiled at Marissa. “How are you doing, Marissa?” he asked. “I’m fine, Mike. How is Mary Jane? Is her cold any better?” asked Marissa. “Yes, she is better. She has been up for a couple of days. I imagine she would like a couple of more days off, but my mom is bringing the kids back day after tomorrow, so rest time is ove

