Chapter 44

• For the strangest reason, I’m acutely aware my heart is speeding, and my palms are growing clammy. I sip my coffee and try not to look at him as he finishes up my bacon. Relief spills through me when the weather comes on, and I can break the tension between us with noise. I turn the volume up as the weather reporter gives his update.
• Sorry folks. Looks like this one is staying for the entire weekend. The Sheriff’s department is urging residents to stay indoors and to stay off the roads unless necessary. We've got massive power outages, trees down and the bridge looks set to be washed out. And a reminder, it’s unlikely he’s made it all the way out here, but don’t...
• I turn the station off and check for messages before I look across at Derek.