Cassie stood and hurried toward the door before either man could say anything. She pulled her phone out of her jeans pocket and began to scroll until she found the correct number. Cassie dialed, and while the phone rang, she saw most of the other dinner guests arriving as a group. She waved to them to let them know she saw them and would be inside before she turned away. Cassie walked to the end of the block to ensure she had privacy if her call was answered. As the phone at the other end rang, she shivered, making her regret not grabbing her coat on the way out. She sighed and hung up her phone when the call went to voicemail. Cassie turned around and hurried to meet the group as they reached the door.
“Caaassieeee,” Ashley whined as she stretched her hand out to her sister-in-law. “Wadd
