She set up an appointment for that afternoon. The company representative walked her through the set up. It took longer than she thought. She glanced repeatedly at her phone and finally spoke up.
“Look. I have to run back Upcountry to get a few things before tonight. Do you think you could do the final testing without me?”
The young man shrugged. “Sure. I can call you with the code or you can make one up.”
Ellie put her hand on the doorknob. “Call me.”
In the car, she texted Denver to let him know the news. I’m going to run over to his place in my undies the second he gets home.
Jacqui helped carry Ellie’s suitcase to the car. Her eyes glinted with mischief and a trace of regret. “Just when I was getting used to you.”
Ellie returned to the living room and shoved Viv’s reluctant body into the cat carrier. “Things are heating up with Mr.