Page 483 of Rock Me All Night
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By the time the nurse arrives to finish prepping Ophelia, we're down to discussing crime TV shows.The Closeris a favorite of Ophelia's. I've never seen it, but Tom assures me I'd like the take no shit lead detective Brenda.
"Five minutes, Ms. Steele." The nurse steps out of the room.
Ophelia keeps up a strong facade but the worry is written all over her face. She pulls Tom close enough to whisper. I'm not family. I need to give them space.
"Excuse me. Good luck." I take a step towards the door.
"Thank you, sweetheart." Her face floods with relief. "Will I see you tonight?"
"Depends on how well Tom treats me this afternoon."
She smiles.
