Chapter 9

“Thanks, bud.”

Again, the topic of Carr slipping into bed with Jesse in the middle of the night wasn’t brought up. Jesse did become somewhat bothered, though, unsure of Carr’s questionable advancement the night before and waking up to him this morning. He neededto know why Carr did what he did.

As Jesse continued washing the breakfast dishes, Carr carried his cup out of the kitchen area and called over one of his shoulders, “Getting dressed. I’ll be out of your hair in a few minutes. I have lots to do today.”

Jesse acted as if he didn’t hear Carr and thought, nothing about you is ever in my hair. Never will that happen.

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After Carr left, thanking Jesse for the use of his truck, Jesse finished the breakfast dishes. Then he decided to call his sister back. He stood in front of the vast, living room windows that overlooked the icy lake and falling snow. She picked up in Pittsburgh on the first ring.