Page 117 of A Moment In Time

“I missed you, too. I didn’t know what to do with myself all day.”

They sat, and she handed him his food container. “What did you do?”

“Cleaned. And I called my sister.”

“Oh.”

“Oh?”

“Your sister hates me.”

“No she doesn’t. And she’s very happy for us.”

“You told her?”

“Of course. She said as long as I’m happy, she’s happy.”

“Hmm.”

“Not you too.”

“Not me too, what?”

“I need you two to get along.”

Gage nodded. “I’m sorry. I will get along with your sister the next time she comes to town.”

“Thank you.”

He took a bite of his burger. “Man. I love my brother’s burgers.”

“I think you love everything Remy makes.”

“That’s true. I do.” He ate a fry. “We had a really nice ride. The weather was perfect.” He looked at her. “You and I need to take a ride soon.”

“I’d like that.”

He chewed thoughtfully for a moment. “I don’t want to spend anymore long days without you.”

“It’s going to happen once in a while.”

“I suppose. But let’s keep it down to only when it’s necessary.”

“Sounds good.”

“The worst thing about being mayor is the monthly meetings in the county seat.”

“Canyon City?”

“Yeah.”

“I’ve never been. Can I come with you when you go?”

“If it’s not a publishing day.”

“Right. The paper must go out on time.”

“I trust you completely with that, you know.”

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