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“But you need to slow it with the accusations—”
“I don’t know why we’re—”
The loud chime of an incoming call interrupted their argument.
Nate glanced at his phone. “I have to take this,” he muttered.
Kris turned her head and stared at the Ferris wheel glowing against the night sky. It had been less than half an hour since they’d gotten off the ride, but it felt like a lifetime ago. The pier’s energy electrified the air, bouncing off the people and buildings until it swirled around Kris in a maelstrom of anticipation.
Nate’s voice was low as he spoke into his phone. “Hey, this isn’t a good—wait, what?”
Her gaze snapped back to Nate. He’d gone pale, and panic tinged with fear bled into his voice.
“Hold on,” he said. “I’ll be right there. Don’t worry, everything will be fine.”
“What’s wrong?” Kris asked when he hung up. Concern eroded her earlier irritation.
Nate raked a hand through his hair, his eyes glassy. “It’s my dad. He’s in the hospital.”
