Crashing Into Tess (The McGreers) by Christine Lilly

Author:Christine, Lilly [Christine, Lilly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Libra Press
Published: 2013-11-09T16:00:00+00:00

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Don’t Go Breakin’ My Heart Saturday morning, Tess got up early and took Rhiannon for a run. The sunshine was bright, but the chilly breeze gusted, taking her breath. In the park, she found an upland trail loop around town. Sheltered by aspen and pine, the wind was bearable, and Tess logged five miles catching scenic glimpses of the valley.

She hadn’t spoken to Jake since Thursday, but she’d managed a long talk with Sergeant Fuller at the police station the day before, telling him everything that happened the night of her accident. He’d been open-minded, helping her fill out a rebuttal to the report, faxing it to the insurance companies, and somehow, she trusted him. He doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to let Jake take the fall for this.

After her run, Tess showered and dressed. Bea and Doc were at the clinic for the morning, Alice was doing lab work, and Tess was on call. Unless a ranch call came in, Tess had the entire day to herself. The entire day to think about the bomb my parents have dropped on my life.

She’d heard nothing from Jake, and had not seen Cassie. When will I ever see Cassie, after all of this? She wished she could tell someone about Vicki and the medicine chest, too. But I’m really not sure what I saw, and why would I want to make more trouble for anyone right now, especially when my reputation is on the line, too?

Still, it worried her, thinking of Cassie. And now both of her parents hate me. I sure wish I could do more for that kid.

To: [email protected], [email protected] From: [email protected]

Date: Saturday, October 20, 8:38 AM Subject:

Dear Mom and Dad, I’m just writing to tell you that other than being very upset about your interference in my life, I am doing well. Alice and I are going to the Hallowe’en Dance tonight, at the Elks Club. It will be a good chance to meet the ranchers and people from town.

I love you both, and I know you care ( too much!), but it’s going to take me awhile to forgive you. I really need to be on my own, with a chance to make my own decisions, and if necessary, my own mistakes. I hope you can appreciate that.

Love, Tess. To: [email protected] From. [email protected] Subject: You are awesome. 8:41 am, Saturday, October 20

Sister,

Thanks for the calls this week. You’ve made me feel a million times better. I seriously appreciate your understanding and support. Hope this all blows over. Alice thinks it will. Trick or Treat tonight will be tough. After so many treats, it feels like I’ve been tricked.

Luvvya,

Tess. Tess tidied her apartment, unable to stop thinking about the fun she’d had with Cassie, playing with Rhiannon, making root beer floats. Recalling the million questions Cassie always had for her, her eyes started to tear. Okay, I’m officially a complete wreck now.

Unwilling to be alone, Tess headed for the clinic. “So what’s the story with this blood alcohol report?” she whispered to Alice in the lab.

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