Page 102 of Stealing Home

“Baby, are you sure? It might be better to just have a report.” Cole tells me.

“I’m sure. I just want to go home.” I repeat.

“Okay, let’s get you home. Can I drive your car?” Cole asks.

“Yeah.” I reply and walk to the passenger side.

Cole talks to Heather and Ty for a moment before getting into the driver's side.

“Let’s get you home, sugar.”

I zone out on the drive home. We get back to the house first and then Ty and Heather pull in right after.

“Let’s go upstairs.” Cole suggests.

“Okay.”

We all get out of our vehicles and Heather and Ty follow us up to my place. Once inside, we all go straight to the living room. I know I have to talk to them before I can do anything else. I love them, but right now I just want to shower.

Cole sits next to me and puts his arm around me, trying to provide some comfort. I snuggle into his side because in his arms is safety.

“Tell me exactly what happened with Toby today.” Cole says.

I take a deep breath and recount seeing Toby walk into the conference room and how we didn’t speak again after that.

“I don’t remember him coming to grab the swag pack after the game now that I think about it.” Heather says.

“Me either. Maybe that’s when he left the flowers.” She suggests.

“Yeah maybe.” I confirm.

“Let’s make a plan, since we know he will be at the gala. Cole, I’m going to give you access to the cameras here for your phone. More eyes are better.” Ty tells us.

“Agreed.” Comes from Cole.

“Babe, you want to come stay with me until we know he isn’t here anymore? That way, you aren’t alone? And if you want, you can share your location from your phone with me.” Cole asks.

I think about it for a second. Cole isn’t always home.

“You can come to be with Heather when I’m not home, but you won’t be alone at night. If he’s still here when we go on the road, maybe you two can come with or stay together.” Cole says like he can read my mind.

“Okay, that would make me feel better.” I tell him.

“Does that work for you two?” Cole asks Heather and Ty.

“That works. We can ask him questions at the gala.” Ty responds.

“We will get out of your hair. Call me if you need anything, anytime.” Heather tells me as she comes and gives me a hug.

“I will, thank you.” I tell her, returning the hug.

“Come here, sis. We got you,” Ty tells me with a hug as well.

“Thanks Ty.” I say.

The two of them leave and then it’s Cole and I.

“Why don’t you pack a bag with what you need to bring to my place? Bring as much as you want, okay?” Cole tells me.

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