Who took it and squeezed but didn’t move.
“I’m gonna talk to Gary for a few minutes. I’ll be right out.”
Jules’ smile got wider then she leaned forward and went on her toes so she could kiss Erik. “Don’t be too long.”
When she turned, Erik’s gaze met Keegan’s. And for the first time in a long time, Erik grinned at him and nodded. At that moment, he looked so much like the old Erik, Keegan actually blinked in surprise.
Then Erik turned back to Gary.
“So, your nephew.” Erik leaned back against the counter. “How’s he handling his recovery?”
Keegan didn’t hear any more because Jules pulled him back to the front room, where twenty or so people were debating the merits of the Capitals over the Flyers.
Jules joined the conversation easily. Keegan wasn’t familiar enough with the game to add
