35
Laura and Shea pulled up outside Stella’s as a message pinged on Laura’s phone. It was Tom.
Where are you?
An odd question, Laura thought. She tapped out a reply.
I’m at Stella’s. Why?
I need to see you. It’s important.
Okay. I need to see you too. I’ll be home in about an hour.
It can’t wait. I’m coming to Stella’s. Stay there.
Laura bit her lip. That was all a bit strange. She startled as Shea tapped on the outside of the car door, her head tilted in question.
‘Sorry,’ Laura said, opening the door and hopping out.
‘Everything okay?’
Laura waved her hand. ‘Yeah, it’s nothing. Just nerves, I guess.’
Shea smiled. ‘Okay. You ready to do this?’
‘Ready as I’ll ever be.’ Laura tried to settle the butterflies in her chest as they walked to Stella’s front door. ‘I really value Ste
