Mostly because she was too busy making herself sick over the coming weekend. Nerves and excitement had hit—hard. Brian was picking her up early from the store so they could make the five o'clock ferry. She had packed this morning before coming in to open. Thankfully, being a Friday, business was steady throughout the afternoon, keeping her well-occupied—a blessing as far as Karina was concerned. Hearing the door yet again, she looked up with a bright smile to welcome the next customer. Instead, her face prickled as the blood seemed to drain out of it at the sight of Brian, only to tingle warmly with embarrassment. Nervousness took over and she didn't know what to say. Susan looked over at her, her expression curious. "Hi Brian. Is it time to pick Karina up all ready?" "I'm a little early," he replied easily. Karina found her voice with effort. "I'm not quite done.
