Page 20 of Last Call

“She hasn’t told you that?”

“No. Lately, all my conversations with Fallon have been about the house and the pub unless she’s telling me a story about Owen. Did she say something to you?”

“Not specifically. It’s the comments she makes. I know her.”

“Let me guess; Riley isn’t okay with that idea,” Billie said.

“No. She isn’t.”

“I don’t blame her.”

Andi’s head tilted.

“Why do you look surprised?” Billie wondered.

“I don’t know. I admit, Iama bit surprised at your reaction.”

“Fallon hasn’t said anything to me, but I can imagine she grabbed onto that idea because it makes the most sense.”

“Toher,” Andi said.

“Yes. Toher.I doubt she thought much about the drama it would cause.”

Andi lifted her glass. “Drama might be an understatement.”

“So? Are you worried Fallon will react badly if Riley tells her she doesn’t want to use Dean as their donor?”

“Fallonwillreact. Badly? I don’t know about that. She’ll bristle. And she’ll take it personally.”

Billie contemplated the situation silently.

“What are you thinking?” Andi asked.

“Maybe Fallon should carry their kid.”

Andi laughed.

“You don’t think she would?” Billie asked.

“If that’s what needed to happen,” Andi said. “Yes, I think she would. But Fallon has never desired to be pregnant, Billie. That much I know.”

“Maybe they’ll take Pete up on his offer.” Billie snickered.

“I’m sure the offer stands, but I think Pete might become part of their family another way.”

“No way! Do you think he’s interested in Beth?”

“Don’t you?” Andi asked.

“Yeah. But…”

“He’s good for Beth,” Andi said.

“Pete?”

“What is it with you and Fallon?”

“What do you mean?”

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