Colt “Tell me exactly what you said,” I grit into the receiver. “Well, uh, I apologized of course, and explained that my comments were made based on your past habits, not your current ones.” Chase swallows audibly. “And I told her we hadn’t talked since I first set up the appointment for you to meet with her, so I had no real basis to judge what was happening between you two, and that she shouldn’t let my mistake come between the two of you.” “What was her response?” “That I have years of experience with your habits so my observations wouldn’t be entirely unfounded.” “Sounds about right.” I can’t stop my lips from curling into a weak smile. It’s such a typical Sam response, I’m proud of her for showing conviction even though it’s not what I want to hear. He clears his throat. “I did

