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“No I was just about to go inside and make some”

“No need Why don’t you hop on in? I was planning on getting breakfast in town anyway”

“You sure that’s okay?” she asked

It pained me that she even had to ask

“Of course, it’s okay,” I said “Go drop the paper off and hop on in The truck’s already warm”

The smile that crossed her face warmed my chest She sca her front door Then she ran back and jumped into my truck We rode into town and hit up this little diner the seven of us always frequented during the summer We sat down in the corner we all used to take up while we pissed off the workers by only ordering drinks

“Have you thought any more about your ex’s offer?” I asked

“I have,” she said “I’ve got until Christmas to make a decision”

“He gave you a deadline?” I asked

“Yeah,” she said, snickering

“Sounds like a winner,” I said

She shot hed

“Sorry,” I said “But you can’t blame me You deserve the best, Kyra You always have”

“Thanks”

“Do you knohat always helped me?” I asked “In theup a list of pros and cons”