Page 71 of Purr For Me
Jason stood up tall and took his hands out of his pockets. “You mean it? You’ll let me live in the guesthouse?”
“As long as you stay off the drugs, it’s yours.”
“I will. If I go back—I’m dead. The drugs will kill me next time I know it.”
“I don’t want to lose my only brother, so you let me know if you need any help. In fact, I have some work for you. Research mostly, but your contacts in the racing world will come in helpful.”
Jason’s eyes filled with tears. “Thank you, Kade. I won’t let you down. I promise.”
Kade stood and they hugged each other. A weight lifted off Kade’s heart. He hoped this meant he had his brother back. A more mature, wiser and humble brother.
* * *
No sooner had Kade left his apartment, Jason picked up the phone and dialed a number. “Mrs. Erickson, Jason Colter here. I was wondering if you had time for a visit this afternoon. You do? Wonderful. I’ll see you at four p.m.”
