Once You'Ve Touched the Heart by Iris Bolling

Author:Iris Bolling [Iris Bolling]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780980106602
Amazon: B004NIFD16
Barnesnoble: B004NIFD16
Publisher: Siri Enterprises
Published: 2008-03-28T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

No formal announcement was made but it was a foregone conclusion, Gavin was going to run for governor. The Roth family hosted a fundraiser to assist with financing his campaign. JD reserved a table and invited a few friends to join him and Tracy. To JD’s surprise, Ashley’s date was James Brooks. Tracy was aware of the relationship between Ashley and James, but JD still had no idea they were involved. Tracy smiled when the two arrived. It was good to see Ashley excited about a man, especially since that man was James.

JD was a bit unnerved, but was cordial towards James. Actually, JD was a little too busy keeping Tracy away from Jackie and Carolyn to be concerned with James. After the incident at the last function that they all attended, Calvin had a long conversation with Jackie. He did not ask but told her she would not be a part of any future schemes against JD and Tracy. Jackie had to choose for the last time to whom she was loyal —him or Carolyn. Jackie promised Calvin she would stay clear of anything involving his friend.

When Jackie saw Carolyn approaching the table, she excused herself and walked to her. While Jackie and Carolyn talked, Ashley and Tracy took a walk, leaving JD, James and Calvin at the table. “So, JD, how is the case going? Are you going to convict?” James asked.

“On all five counts,” JD replied with confidence.

“Yeah, thanks to Tracy. I swear, man, we need to hire her,” Calvin responded.

“I don’t think the DA’s office can afford her.” James smiled.

“You’re right about that,” JD said. “Besides, I like having her to myself, I don’t want to share.”

“I must say, JD, I’m pleasantly surprised. You two have been hanging in there for a couple months now. Tracy is happy and you appear to be on top of the world. I’m happy to see it,” James acknowledged.

Gavin approached the table. “Happy to see what?” he asked.

“JD and Tracy,” Calvin replied.

“That is surprising.” Gavin smiled. “I didn’t think it would last this long, but I’m glad it has.” He laughed. “The time has given me half a chance with Carolyn.” JD smiled. “You know I would not stand a chance if you were still available,” Gavin said laughing. “There was a time not long ago we all lived vicariously through JD. Every week it was a new woman.”

“Some weeks it was two or three,” Calvin added. Calvin and Gavin at the same time said, “So many women, so little time.” They laughed. JD laughed with them.

“That was the motto,” Gavin said.

“But then he ran across Tracy again.” Calvin smiled pleasantly.

“You knew Tracy before?” James asked.

“Yeah,” JD said, sitting back. “We met when she was a sophomore in college.” He smiled. “She was only 19 at the time. I was working with the DA’s office.”

Calvin and JD at the same time said, “Jailbait.” They laughed.

“Referring to Tracy that way kept JD’s mind off of her.” Calvin laughed.

“But you two ended up together anyway.

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