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Bestie

Hello!

Bestie

Answer me so I know you’re not dead.

Me

Stop being so melodramatic. I’m freaking fine.

Me

How did you hear already?

Bestie

Hello, you’re from this crazy town. You should know better than anyone how the grapevine works.

Me

That’s way fast. Even for the SSF grapevine. I just got into the accident fifteen minutes ago.

Bestie

Jules Armstrong let Adalynn know that you were in an accident with the hockey coach and were going to be late. Then Adalynn called and told me.

How in the world did the sheriff’s wife find out that quick? I glance around Alan and notice the ambulance driver sitting in the front of the vehicle typing away on his phone. Bingo. I found the source. I’m totally not shocked that Jules called Razor’s wife as soon as she heard the news.

Me

It was a minor accident. I’m about to head to work now.

Bestie

Call me when you can. I want all the details about Coach Hottie.

Me

There isn’t anything to tell you about Coach Hottie, and I’m sure the grapevine will give you plenty of info.

Bestie

I’d rather hear my gossip from the source. And I know there’s a freaking lot to tell. Sally said the ambulance driver told Marsha that the air around you guys was crackling with sexual tension. YOU GO, GIRL!

Good God. Nothing is off-limits in this crazy little town. I roll my eyes and send a thumbs up.

“I don’t see anything wrong with you.” I almost collapse with relief that he didn’t find any clues to the real reason for my fainting and puking spell. Then he adds, “But you might want to get in to see your doctor, just to make sure everything is okay.” He glances down at my stomach, telling me he knows what I’m trying to hide.

I look around to see if anyone else heard him before shrugging. “I’ll stop by when I get a chance. Can we keep this all between us?”

“You know I can’t discuss your medical information with anyone.” I know that, but in this small town, the grapevine doesn’t always follow the rules.

The hair on the back of my neck stands up straight, telling me Gray just walked up. Swallowing, I turn to see if he overheard my conversation with Alan and assume he didn’t since he doesn’t appear upset.