Chapter 23Gayle was still in a fit of giggles, but managed to jerk her head up and down. “Sure,” she replied. I jumped from the couch, as Gayle pushed her hands against her knees and stood. I darted to the kitchen and closed the bottle of wine, and then quickly stored into the refrigerator the leftover food. When I turned to leave, Gayle was standing in the doorway with her coat on and mine draped over her forearm. I flipped off the kitchen light, and she handed me my coat. Out in the living room, I searched for pen and paper to leave Rachel a note. “Whatcha lookin’ for?” “Something to write on,” I huffed. I’d found a notepad, but was still looking for something to write with. “Here,” she said, coming up beside me and holding out a pen. I leaned down to the end table and began qui

