Chapter 48
Before I can embarrass myself further, Randy says, “Don’t worry about it.”
Then, shock of shocks, he hugs me. I can’t find the words.
“Friends, right?” he murmurs.
I grunt. My head is spinning. Keep hugging me, Randy. My knees may buckle and I may fall down. It’s okay. “Here’s the thing, Randy,” I mumble into his ear. “I-I-I . . .”
“Well, look who’s here,” a female voice says.
I recognize it. Randy’s arms release me and drop to his sides. I turn and see Mindy, flashing a sly look and waving her cell phone.
“Wait,” I say. “This isn’t what you think.”
“Really?” She smirks.
I turn to Randy. Mouth agape, he looks at Mindy. “Mindy Robinson?” he says.
“Ye-e-e-s. That’s me.”
Then it hits me. Robinson. She’s the daughter of Mr. Brown Suit Robinson at the rehab clinic.
“Hold
