When Dreams Come True by Margaret Daley

Author:Margaret Daley [Daley, Margaret]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488080357
Publisher: Love Inspired
Published: 2006-11-23T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

The exhausted look Dane sent her didn’t sway Zoey. “What’s been going on?”

He inhaled a deep breath, then released it slowly. Making his way to the sink, he filled a glass with water and downed it in several large gulps. “I can’t tell—”

“I’ve heard that stock answer too many times. I’m not accepting it. You aren’t working for the DEA at this moment.”

He swung around to face her. “I made a promise to someone I wouldn’t tell what happened unless he wanted me to. I can say I was helping out a teen who had gotten himself into a bind. It’s nothing that affects this family and nothing to do with my job.” He sank back against the counter, his hands gripping its edge.

“Your life revolves around secrets.”

“Zoey, as a counselor, surely you understand the need to build trust and the need for privacy.”

“You’re counseling this person?” She remembered their argument earlier that had led to Dane’s run.

“Not exactly, but he does need help.”

“Okay,” she answered slowly, hanging the wet washcloth over the sink. There was a part of her that understood Dane’s need to keep this secret, but there was a part that was angry yet again that there was another mystery between them. “Do you want something to eat?”

“I’ll fix a sandwich.” He opened the refrigerator and took out the ingredients for it.

“Well, then I guess I’ll go to bed.” She started for the door.

“Don’t. It’s only nine. Stay and talk to me.”

She froze for a few seconds, stunned by the offer. Unhurriedly she turned and shrugged. “Sure.”

After he made a ham sandwich and poured himself a glass of milk, he sat across from her at the kitchen table. “After this incident this evening, I’m more convinced than ever that Sweetwater needs a youth center.”

Zoey opened her mouth to ask why, but instead snapped it closed. The subject was taboo, as were so many with Dane.

“This kid’s having problems and really doesn’t have anyone to go to.”

“If he’s in high school, he can come see me.”

“I think the school environment can be stifling for some. Hopefully the center will be a place those teens who feel that way can connect with a counselor who can help. It just gives a troubled teenager another option.”

“I’m all for that. I hope Samuel can work out the finances. Knowing Nick, he’ll jump at the chance to fund it.”

“I agree, from what I’ve seen of Jesse’s husband.” He took a bite of his sandwich, then washed it down with a drink of milk. “Maybe you can put in a good word tomorrow about the center at your little get-together. Are you meeting at Alice’s Café?”

“Nope. Here.”

“Here!”

“Don’t act so panicked. It’s just five women.”

“You all are a force to be reckoned with.” Suddenly Dane sat up straighter, his gaze glued to the window that overlooked the driveway. “There’s something going on outside.”

Zoey twisted around in her chair and saw the flashing lights. Quickly she stood and headed for the front, Dane right next to her.

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