Running toward each other like something out of a movie.
They collided in the middle of the street, Nolan’s arms wrapping around Mia and lifting her off her feet.
His lips found hers.
The kiss was long and deep and full of everything they couldn’t say.
The entire development erupted in applause and cheers.
They pulled apart, laughing breathlessly, and walked back toward Eve hand in hand.
“Now that’s happy ending number two, I’d say. And, Eve, dear, I like to think that everything comes in threes,” Julie whispered to Eve before disappearing back into the crowd.
Mia
Mia couldn’t stop smiling.
Nolan’s hand was warm in hers, and she never wanted to let go.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t call,” he said as they reached Eve and William. “They wouldn’t let us have any contact with anyone until the debriefing was complete.”
“Are you okay?” Mia asked, searching his face. “Did they... are you in trouble?”
“No,” Nolan assured her. “I’m cleared. Fully reinstated. Actually got a commendation.” He grinned. “Turns out breaking protocol to save a beautiful doctor’s life looks good on your record.”
“And David?” William asked, his voice urgent. “Have you seen him?”
Nolan’s smile faded slightly. “I haven’t seen him since they separated us two days ago. They kept us in different locations during debriefing.”
“But he’s okay?” Eve’s voice was tight with worry.
“As far as I know,” Nolan said. “Dan and Milly should be here shortly. They might have more information.”
Eve
The hours passed slowly.
The party continued around her. Music played. People danced. Children ran with sparklers.
Eve tried to enjoy it. She tried to smile and make conversation.
But her eyes kept drifting to the entrance of the development.
Waiting.
Her heart skipped a beat when she saw Dan and Milly arrive just after nine.
They looked tired but relieved. Happy.
Eve rushed over to them, William right behind her.
“David?” she asked before they could even say hello.
Dan shook his head. “We haven’t seen him since the first day. They kept us all separate.”
“But he’s okay?” William demanded.
“He’s fine,” Milly assured them. “Or he was two days ago. They just have more questions for him since he was the primary on the case.”
