VICTORIA'S POV
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Ryder had dropped me off at the lawyer's office. They called rather late in the afternoon, which fit me perfectly because I could finish all of my work, but it was also just an hour before the damn sun started to set, and I didn't bring the right coat with me. Nonetheless, I wasn't going to go all the way back home and rush here during the worst traffic hour of the day. I'd fight that battle only once. Well, not me, but Ryder can. He insisted on bringing me when I mentioned that I'd be late for pizza night. He said he needed to go into town anyway, and this way, I won't be the only one that's late. I didn't fight him on it. I wasn't in the mood to drive myself anyway.
Victoria: I'm here.
Sheila: Come on up.
It was a cheerful response. Hopefully that meant that it wa
