32
Influence
‘What do you mean you’re not coming back down?’ Joan said, frowning. ‘Coach needs to give you a good bollocking for not trying hard enough, before we get stuck into a couple of yesterday’s leftover pasties.’
Grace smiled. ‘I’m going to ride on up to the library and have morning coffee with Paul.’
‘Dressed like that?’ Jason asked.
‘I have a change of clothes in my bag.’
‘But you’ll be all sweaty,’ Jason said. ‘Is he into his sportswomen?’
‘I have a towel.’
Joan looked at Jason and grinned. ‘Look at her. She’s completely smitten. That must have been one hell of a date. I mean, judging on what was in that doggy bag you gave me, he can really cook.’
‘Tell him if he bakes up a few of those cheesecakes I’ll flog them in the Shack,’ Jason said. ‘Half price with a lump of boa
