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Ken
I lean backin my chair, pinching the bridge of my nose with one hand while I dial up Graham with the other. What a crazy fucking week. It feels more like a year, and that’s mostly due to not seeing enough of Gracie over the last seven days.
“Hello?” Graham says as he answers the phone.
“Hey, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Things have been insane here,” I say as I lean back in my desk chair.
“No worries. How are things going at the clinic?”
“Busy, but I hired a new nurse today so hopefully things get a little better.”
“Good, that’s good to hear.”
“What’s going on with you?”
“I’m getting married.”
I almost tip back in my chair at that sentence. “I’m sorry, what?”
“I think you’re supposed to say congratulations,” he says dryly and I huff out a laugh.
“Congratulations. When’s the wedding?”
“I don’t know. I haven’t actually asked her yet.”
I chuckle and shake my head. “Okay, so how long have you been having these kinds of hallucinations?”
“Ha ha.”
“I’m being serious.”
“I’ve seen her and I know that she’s the one for me. I just have to officially meet her and all of that.”
“Right, so just the most important part of the relationship.”
“Yeah.”
I laugh at his logic. Things have been going well today and I’m in a good mood for what feels like the first time in years. We hired a new nurse and today is her first day. I’m relieved to have some help, but I’m more excited to have free time to spend with Gracie.
Everything has been going well between us, but it’s not enough. She’s dropped off two more bouquets this week, and each time I see her, I want to throw her over my shoulder and take her to a secluded cabin so I can have my way with her.
“I met someone too.”
“Oh, yeah?” he asks.
I grin, picturing my Tinker Bell. “Yeah, I’ve talked to her and everything.”
“Show off.”
I laugh, checking my watch when I see that it’s almost time to close up for the day.
“When are you coming back to Cherry Falls?” I ask him as I stand.
“Probably next week. I need to get supplies before it starts to snow in a few weeks.”
“Well, let me know when you’re headed this way. I’ll meet you for lunch or something.”
“Sounds good. You can bring your girl.”
