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Dani twisted a strand of hair and watched Cari lock the front door after Luke left for the day. She knew Luke would have to be told what was going on. Just one more person who’d hear this embarrassing story. But that was tomorrow. There was a phone call to make, and she couldn’t stall another minute.
“Cari, are you ready?”
Cari pulled out two chairs at a small table and placed a pot of tea in the center with two pink floral cups. “Chamomile.”
Dani sat and hit the speed dial and then the speaker phone button. While it rang, Cari patted Dani’s hand.
“Just breathe.”
“Hello.”
“Hi, Mom.”
“Hi, Dani. This is a nice surprise. Are you working today?”
“We just closed up. Mom, my boss Cari is with me. Do you have a few minutes?”
“Is everything all right, Danielle?” Concern emanated from t
