Chapter Ten
Kurt’s Visitor
Kurt waited in suspense to see who stood at his office door. Minutes seemed to pass, but rationally he knew that only seconds elapsed before his mystery guest stepped inside and flipped the switch to illuminate Kurt’s office. “We meet again,” Jessica announced.
Kurt’s surprise gave way to relief. Jessica’s melancholy eyes made him feel protective toward her. But just below the surface Kurt battled an edgy, self-destructive s****l urge to face Gretel, heatedly bicker with her, abruptly make up, and passionately make out with her. He recovered enough to say, “What a pleasant surprise.”
“Your presence is requested at the awards ceremony,” Jessica said with mock formality.
“Who sent you? Sidney?”
“Who said anyone sent me? We’ve got to talk, Kurt. When I noticed
