Page 33 of Last Call

“And when she gets pregnant?”

“You have options. And I don’t see Carol quitting. Pulling back, maybe.”

“Yes, but if…”

“If? You’ll drive yourself mad playing theifgame,” Riley said.

“You really think I should do it?”

“I think you want to. So, yes.”

“If…”

Riley raised a brow.

“Okay,” Fallon conceded defeat. “I’ll think about it. I can’t make something like that work alone.”

“Talk to Dave.”

“Dave?”

“He’s an expert skier who is studying business.”

“He doesn’t even want my help with a job at Murphy’s.”

“Maybe because that would beyouhelpinghim. You could usehishelp if you decide to pursue opening a ski school or tour agency.”

“True.”

“So? Think about it. See if he’s interested.”

“I will—on one condition,” Fallon said.

“A condition?”

“Promise me you’ll think about leaving your editing job.”

“Fallon.”

“Not because of our plans,” Fallon said. “Because you have always wanted to write a novel. Start.”

“Fallon, I…”

“You said it yourself. Life is unpredictable. We don’tneedyour income.”

“That isn’t the point.”

“I know how you feel about working. Work toward what you want most,” Fallon said. “This is a partnership, Riley.”

“You earned your wealth.”

Fallon laughed.

“Why is that funny?” Riley asked.

“Your idea of earned might be different than mine. I worked; that much is true. I wouldn’t say Iearnedmy wealth. I made investments that panned out.”

Riley sighed inwardly. For some reason, Fallon felt unworthy of the wealth she had earned. It was as if, because she hadn’tlabored with her hands, she didn’t believe she had accomplished anything. It wasluck.Riley disagreed. Fallon didn’t just possess a talent for investing; she learned every aspect of the financial business. She understood how it intertwined. It was Fallon’s nature to learn everything she could about something. She was naturally curious. Fallon was also determined, focused, and a perfectionist. When she took on a task, she poured her heart and soul into it.

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