* * *
Trent had hoped Abby would return his call, but by nine o’clock he’d all but given up hope. He’d said goodbye to his family and headed home.
As he was walking through the door, his phone rang. He didn’t bother looking at the caller ID before answering. “Hello?”
“Hi.” Abby’s voice was timid, unsure. “I’m sorry I called so late. I didn’t realize what time it was.”
Trent strolled into the living room and sat down. “Don’t worry about it. I just got home.”
“Okay.”
The silence stretched out between them.
“Is everything all right?” he asked.
“Yeah, I’m fine.”
“Are you sure? I can come over if you need me to.” There was a part of him that wanted her to say yes, even though logically he knew it probably wasn’t a good idea.
“I’m good. I promise.” She paused. “I’ve been thinking.”
“A
