“I am indeed.”
“You’re serious.”
“Yes.”
Dawn stood and jumped up and down, whooping. “I can’t believe it.”
“Believe it, girl. You did it.” Lynda stood up and danced along with her.
“My karma is clean. My karma is clean.” Dawn sang and danced. Then she suddenly stopped. “Why did you lead me to think you had bad news?” She frowned, her hands going to her hips.
“I didn’t. You just assumed it. I said we wouldn’t be needing you to come here anymore. Maybe I should have said you won’t be needing us anymore—as long as you stay on the right path.”
“You are one of a kind, you know that, LC?” Dawn burst out in giggles.
“Yes, I’ve been told that many times.” Lynda grinned.
“So what’s the next step?” Dawn asked.
“The next step is you go on with your life and live happily ever after.”
“But I still want to keep helping people. Using my psychic gifts.”
Lynda reached for her hands. “I was hoping you would say that. In fact, I was pretty sure you would. And there’s something else…”
“What?”
“Not that you have to do this or anything, but the girls and I have been talking, and we’d like to offer you a position at Karma Cleaners.”
“Really? Oh, but I have something to tell you too, Lynda.”
“You’re moving to Puerto Rico?”
“How did you…never mind.” She shook her head in disbelief. “So how am I supposed to work for Karma if I’m going to be living in PR?”
“Um, we do have offices everywhere, you know.”
“Wow! But I’m supposed to be working with Luca on his PI biz.”
“You can do both. I’m sure you’ll find many candidates for karma cleaning with such a symbiotic situation. Oh, and one more thing.”
“What’s that?”
“The job comes with a salary, expense account, and three-bedroom home on the outskirts of San Juan. Plenty of room for you—and your kids.” She winked.
Dawn’s eyes filled with tears. “I can’t thank you enough, LC. You saved my life.”
“Honey, I didn’t save your life. You did that all on your own. And I have to thank you. Your courage and tenacity have inspired me and everyone here. That party out there is for you, by the way.” Lynda tipped her head, gesturing to the door.
“You’re kidding.”
“Would I kid you?”
They rose, and Lynda wrapped her in a big bear hug. “Come on. Let’s go back out there. Everyone wants to congratulate you.”
Lynda handed Dawn a tissue, and she wiped her eyes. They walked arm in arm out the door and joined the fun.
Much later, Dawn lay in bed next to Luca after a particularly long session of hot sex. “I can’t believe I’m a bona fide Karma Cleaner.”
