said Tamera. “Tonight?!” said Brie excited. “I thought it was tomorrow.” “He just texted me. He got out of town early. Should be here around nine.” “Wow...” said Brie trying not to sound too obvious but already blowing it. “I bet you're happy about that,” said Brie, clearing the kitchen table. Jackie was on the floor in the living room playing. It was Brie’s second day living at the house and the days already seemed effortless. Brad was visiting his law firm in Overton and Tamera was on conference calls for much of the day. Brie played with Jackie, put her down for her nap, then read, or watched TV or movies. Tamera's business-like voice could be heard in the other room while other voices on the call sounded like random radio chatter on the speaker. Brie would get dinner at around four at Fritz's Foods, Trestle's only grocery store. Tamera would help her prepare it and the three of them would eat. “I'm happy, but I bet not has happy as you,” said Tamera. “I don't think so.
