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The door opened wider and Bentley entered the bathroom, then sat down and looked up at Grady.

“I think you have a friend.”

“He’s a good dog,” Grady said, as he stripped off his clothes, then stepped into the tub. He groaned when he sunk into the water, then leaned his head back and closed his eyes. “Push the button.”

She pushed it and squealed when the jets turned on, making him laugh.

“Feels good, doesn’t it?”

“Yeah, I might not need you after all,” she said.

He raised his head and narrowed his eyes. “I’ll disable it.”

Savannah laughed. “I prefer you anyway.”

“Damn good thing.”

“I bet it would be easy to fall asleep in here.”

“It can make you tired. I used to have a hot tub but one evening, I stayed in it too long. I could barely get out. Once I got inside the house, I collapsed onto the bed. You’re not supposed to stay in them too long, probably for that reason.”

“Tell me about your dad.”

“What about him?”

“Well, I’ve met your mom, and she’s just wonderful, but what’s your dad like?”

“He’s great. Laid back. We like to go fishing together. Dad and I will head to the pond on the Coleman’s property. It’s his favorite thing to do and I enjoy our time together. I was born andraised in Missoula, Montana. Tell me about your parents.”

“They’re the best. They were both so supportive of me when my son died. I don’t know what I would have done without them. My dad wanted to knock Kirk on his ass when he found out that Kirk blamed me.”

“I think I like your dad. I’d want to do the same.” Grady shook his head. “It still gets me how he put it all on you. He should have stood by you.”

“He didn’t shed a tear at the funeral. He has no emotions whatsoever. For anything. I’m glad we’re divorced, but not for the reason for it.”

“I’d like to punch him. Just once.”

Savannah grinned. “That’s all it would take from you. He’s nowhere near as big as you.” She leaned forward. “Inanycapacity.”

Grady chuckled. “I don’t suppose you ever hear from him?”

“No, and I hope I never do.”

“I can understand that.”

Savannah reached for the soap, lathered it up in her hands, then looked at Grady.

“Is there any place you’d like me to wash for you?”

He chuckled. “I’m sure I could think of one.”

“I’m sure you could. So, when are you going to tell me what the woman at Dewey’s said?”

He shook his head. “I’m not.”

“Oh, come on.”

Grady sighed. “Well, she offered me a blowjob.”

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