"I appreciate the ride, Paul. Thank you."

"No problem. I've done you a favor, now do one for me. Don't break my buddy's heart. He's one of the best people I know."

"I have no intention of breaking his heart."

"You know what they say about the best intentions."

"Merry Christmas, Paul," she said, grabbing her shopping bags and closing the door. Although Paul had touched a nerve, she liked the fact that Ty instilled such loyalty in his friends.

She dragged her bags to the water's edge and waited for the taxi. Glancing at her watch, she figured she'd have just enough time to make herself presentable before heading to The Galleon.




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