Chapter 9
Earlier
Matthew spent most of the night pacing and talking to himself, or perhaps he’d talked to Roscoe, which sounded less crazy. The hours ticked by as he tried to wrap his head around the truth, his world having turned upside down, sideways, until it resembled a tangled mess of yarn. Jimmy had passed away, and he was still dealing with the regret of not being there in time to say goodbye. And to find out Daniel harbored feelings for him? The more time he devoted to figuring out his next move, the more frustrated he became, even going so far as to make a mess in Jimmy’s office.
Which resulted in a discovery that sent him to the carpet on his knees, vision blurred by the sudden onset of tears. Like a drowning man, he clung to Roscoe, burying his face in the Lab’s soft coat. B
