LATER IN THE AFTERNOON, after Krista had showered and her anger over their heated kiss that had turned into a science experiment had faded, she suggested that they go into town. JT seemed uneasy about leaving the cabin, but ultimately gave in.
Krista smiled in triumph and went to get her purse. When she came back they walked outside, but Krista stopped on the porch. “Damn! I forgot about that. My Jeep conked out on me the night I found you. I wanted to take you into town and to the nearest hospital, but I couldn’t get it started.”
“May I?” he asked, reaching for the keys in Krista’s right hand.
Krista shrugged. “Be my guest, although it won’t do any good. Bobbie said her husband Max would come up and take a look at it.”
No sooner had she spoken the words than JT reached into the vehicl
