Page 106 of The Truths We Find

Shaking my head, I say, “Wow. Am I that predictable?”

He holds up his hand, thumb and index finger barely an inch apart. Smug bastard.

“Well, after the big exclusive Agent Russo gave her, Mr. White has her officially on Tate watch. With all the preliminary hearings starting up, she’s going to be focused on nothing else for a while.”

As promised, Agent Russo gave Alexa an exclusive before anyone else about the investigation into Tate. KSSD was the only station with the full story on how Sam and Wilson tied together with everything. Ratings shot through the roof and have stayed there ever since. Normally, I would be jumping for joy at that news. But ever since everything came out, something feels… missing.

Alexa insists I’m just processing it all, that my spark will come back. She’s probably right. But it’s also why I recently started seeing a therapist.

I feel numb—Sam, work, life. I’m finally admitting I need help. Honestly? I’ve probably needed it for a long time. I just didn’t realize it until now.

Thanks, Sam.

Gavin and I park and walk hand in hand to the entrance of the station. This will never not feel right. I wish I could leave our hands together all day, but I know once we cross that threshold, we have to become professional Dani and Gavin.

He opens the door for us, and I sneak a quick kiss on his cheek before skipping ahead, making sure to put plenty of distance between us. He follows me to the internal door that leads into the newsroom, and I stop just short of it.

“You good?” Gavin asks.

I manage a deep breath, and nod. “Let’s do it.”

We make our way inside and are greeted by the sound of noisemakers and rounds of applause. Someone even blows a party horn somewhere, and for some reason, it makes me laugh. What feels like a real laugh for the first time in a long time.

People step forward, welcoming us back, and clapping us on the shoulders. Alexa lunges at me, wrapping me in one of her signature too-tight hugs. I squeeze her back, and that’s when I see who’s behind her.

“Emmett!” I gasp. “What are you doing here? We took you to the airport yesterday.”

He was supposed to fly home yesterday.

Emmett steps up to Alexa and me and wraps his arms around us. “I decided not to go. Extending my trip a little longer.” He pulls away and steps next to his brother, wrapping his arm around his shoulders. “Besides, I can run my business from anywhere. Might as well start getting used to it if I’m going to move here.”

Gavin snaps his head towards his brother. “Wait, what?”

“You’re moving here?” I practically yell.

“Shhh, Dani. Don’t get too excited. We don’t want to give Gavin here the wrong idea about us.” He winks.

I look back at Alexa. “Did you know about this?”

“He may have told me last night. But I was sworn to secrecy.” She mimics locking her lips.

“Okay, okay. As excited as I am about all of this…” Gavin smiles. “We do need to get to work. Emmett, I’m going to have to ask you to leave.”

“Rude,” Emmett mock gasps, clutching his chest like he’s just been stabbed. “Thrown out like I mean nothing to you. Honestly, I’m wounded.”

“Make you a deal.” I turn to him. “Let’s all meet at Gavin’s tonight after work. Sound like a plan?”

“So now I’m good enough to be invited to things? I see how it is. Exile me by day, party with me by night.”

Alexa snorts. “You love the drama. You’d be disappointed if we didn’t give you something to complain about.”

“I don’t complain,” Emmett says, grabbing his jacket from a nearby chair. “I observe. Loudly.”

Gavin laughs, shaking his head as he nudges Emmett toward the door. “Out”. Then he tilts his head toward our desks. “And you two, go be productive.”

I mock salute. “Yes, sir.”

“Is that how you two are in bed?” Alexa winks.