Page 67 of Hidden Depths
"It was an accident."
"I believe you."
Scott looked relieved.
"Really?"
"No."
Ben chuckled beside me.
"I've seen men survive combat."
"I'm not sure Scott survives Hazel."
The laughter drifted across the yacht.
Frank and Rose stepped out onto the deck just in time to witness Scott cleaning up the mess.
Frank grinned.
"I remember being that age."
Rose looked at him.
"You were never that age."
"I absolutely was."
"No."
"You were born responsible."
Frank laughed.
"I married above my station."
Rose slipped her arm through his.
"You certainly did."
Ward watched them from the rail.
Again.
Ben noticed.
So did I.
Neither of us said anything.
Late that afternoon...
Ivy came running toward the bridge.
Not panicked.
Excited.
