She felt Ginger's eyes on her. “Something on your mind?” Ellie asked.
“I know it's not my place,” Ginger said as she sat, “and I would never presume to…I mean, ask about your private life.” She was gesturing as she spoke, her hands fluttering like butterflies as she searched for the words. “I just wondered if…I wondered why you and Sam…”
“Broke up?” Ellie finished. She nodded. “It's a long story.” And without an ending?
“Did he break your heart?” Ginger asked.
Ellie's head jerked up. What?
Ginger's eyes grew wide as she sat even straighter. “I'm sorry, that was much too personal.”
Ellie had to smile. “Now I know why you're such a good researcher. Always trying to get to the facts.”
She could see Ginger's shoulders relax slightly. “I just…heard some people talking. They said you two
