Chapter 8
The plane banked sharply. When it leveled out, the pilot’s voice came over the cabin intercom. “We’ll be landing in Mobile in about fifteen minutes. The weather is sunny, around seventy-five degrees. They seem to be having a cold snap.” The pilot chuckled a bit. “Please fasten your seatbelts. And thank you for flying Delta.”
Shay fastened his belt and leaned back. He took a deep breath as he grasped the armrests.
“You okay?” Melissa asked.
Shay looked at her and smiled. “Yeah. It’s always hard coming home. This time, thanks to you, I’ll be spared the interrogation on my still being single.”
“Happy to be of service,” Melissa said, and she gave his arm a squeeze.
They deplaned and made their way through the concourse. As they approached the exit, Shay moaned. “Holy crap.”
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