Chapter 136

“Thanks, Barry, but we’re okay. It’s all good.” She looked up at him then and if they’d been in the same room, he would have kissed her. God, he wanted to kiss her. “I should be home in a couple of days,” he said. Her eyebrows popped up. “Really? That was sooner than you thought.” He nodded. “Yeah, we think we’ve discovered the problem and Freddie should have it dealt with by tomorrow. So all being well, I should be home Friday.” “I won’t tell Abby in case you get held up. She’s been counting down the days waiting for you.” His heart softened and he felt the smile on his face. “I can’t wait to see her. I’ve missed her so goddamned much. Next time you’re both coming with me.” She smiled and then her face turned serious. “When you get back, there’s something I want to talk to you about.” Why did that phrase send such fear through him? “You’re not planning on leaving us are you?” he asked, his voice gruff. She sent him a sad smile. “We’ll talk when you get back.” She yawned again. “I real