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You said *HE*

Yes. He’s a guy, but I promise he is safe. Feel free to reach out whenever you want or need to – and just talk to someone, please? You can’t keep this up forever. I worry about you and love you to pieces, Lila.

And just because I’m in Florida and you are here, it doesn’t mean we can’t see each other. Come visit, okay?

I’ll think about it.

Texting him or coming to visit?

Both – but don’t pressure me.

Did you text him yet?

How about now?

Hmm?

Text him.

I said not to pressure me!

Text himmmm….

Did you do it yet?

What about now?

OHHHMIGOSHHHHH!

Did you text him yet?

Yes.

Did you really?

No.

Ughhh, don’t lie to me. Just do it.

Fine.

Did you?

Yes.

Really?

OMG go talk to your husband (and text me when you get settled. I miss you already!)

XOXO

Stephanie sighed happily, watching Lance emerge from the hotel as he held up the room card key. Yes, they would get some rest tonight – and tomorrow was day one of a new adventure, a new world full of new opportunities for her.

“… And for you too, Lila,” Stephanie whispered to the silence of the cab of the rental truck. “I hope you actually texted him like you said.”

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