Page 43 of You Fall First
Is everything okay with my favorite little deputy? Is your sister all right?
Unknown
That’s why I’m texting.
Text bubbles. Bubbles. Bubbles.
Me
What’s going on? You’re making me nervous.
Unknown
Everyone is fine and safe, but Paige had complications with her surgery, and she won’t be able to get to Harvest Hollow for a couple of weeks.
Me
Oh, no! I hope Dutton’s not too upset. Tell him he can keep Bugs. Forever if he wants.
Unknown
That’s very kind.
Me
Is there anything else I can do?
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Unknown
You did say your job training doesn’t begin until next month, right?
Me
You are correct, sir.
Oh, man. Why, why, why are you so pathologically weird, Jo?
Me
In other words, I’m pretty much free. All day, every day. Except for Landry’s wedding.
Unknown
Okay, good to know.
That’s it? Okay, good to know? My mom always says people in the most need sometimes have the hardest time asking, or they have no idea what to request.
Me
What’s your plan for work? Can you take time off?
Unknown
I thought so, but the powers that be want me at Havenwood today.
Hmm. If I abandon the rest of my cereal, I can throw on some clothes and be ready to leave here in five minutes. Six if I take off the zit patches.
