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Garrison laughed when my brother grinned. “Hey, Eric. Hey, Lexie.”
“We have a few more boxes to get.”
“Set these here, please, and I’ll help you.”
“We’ve got it,” I said. “Thank you, though.”
“Wait. I have some dog treats for Grey Paws if you don’t mind delivering them.”
He slid a giant jar across the counter.
“They’ll be some happy pups.”
We retrieved the rest of his order. I handed him the invoice.
“If you have a minute, I’ll write you a check.”
“Sure thing,” I said as he disappeared into the back.
“Can we get one of those for Millie and Muffy?” He peered into the case of specialty treats. “They’d like the bones with icing.”
How could I tell him we wouldn’t be seeing them again?
“Okay.” That was a lot easier than a no. Maybe Pepper would deliver them.
“That friend of yours is certainly convincing,” Garrison said as he returned.
“Pepper is great,” I said, grateful for her support.
He passed me the check. “It wasn’t Pepper.” He frowned. “I didn’t catch his name, but he was tall, had on a suit. He really believes in you.”
Lincoln.
I was at a loss for words.
He tapped the counter twice. “You should go around the corner and see the progress at Grey Paws. They’ve cleared most of the rubble.”
“We’ll do that.” I clutched the check, still reeling at the fact Lincoln had talked to Garrison and convinced him to give us another chance.
We pushed out of the store and the bell jingled a goodbye.
“Should we take some pictures for Teague and Pepper?” I asked.
“Good idea.”
We rounded the corner of the familiar street. I’d missed coming to this location. I’d always liked Chelsea. Would Pepper and Miss Adeline rebuild and come back?
Woof. Woof. Woof.
Eric surged ahead.
“Eric. Wait up.”
“Millie! Muffy!” he shouted as he ran.
The two dogs yanked on their leashes in the distance. I slowed my sprint at the sight of who was holding them.
The last time I’d seen him in that spot, he’d been in handcuffs. And somehow made it look fashionable.
