Read Blue Skies, Season 2, Episode 8 (Rising Storm) Online
Authors: Dee Davis
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Blue Skies, Season 2, Episode 8 (Rising Storm) (13 page)
“Maybe. We’ll see. I’m leaving tonight actually. I’ve got a new job—in College Station.”
“Wow.” Ginny was surprised to find that she was disappointed that Dakota was leaving. It was almost as if a part of her were going. Their lives had become so intertwined. “But it’s a good thing, right?”
“I hope so. It seems like the right decision. I mean, all I’ve ever wanted to do is get away from here. This is my chance. Except that now that I’m actually going, I’m scared.” She turned to meet Ginny’s gaze. “That’s stupid, right?”
“Not at all.” Ginny shook her head. “Life is scary. But that’s the beauty of being from a place like Storm. You don’t have to be frightened, because no matter what happens to you out there—good or bad—you can always come home. And we’ll all be here. Waiting.”
For a moment their gazes held, and then Dakota reached over to give Ginny a hug.
“Thank you,” she said as she pushed off the bench. “For what it’s worth, I’m really glad I know you.”
“Me too.” Ginny leaned back, feeling Jacob’s plaque against her back. “Good luck. And Dakota?” The other girl stopped, looking back over her shoulder. “Be happy.”
She nodded as she walked into the twilight.
Ginny lifted her head to the trees, closing her eyes, imagining for just a moment that Jacob was sitting beside her. Not as a boyfriend or husband, but as her best friend. More than anyone else, he’d be glad she’d found her way.
“Hey, you,” Logan said, bringing Ginny out of her reverie. “I wondered where you got off to.”
“Just wanted a moment of quiet.”
Logan sat next to her on the bench. “It’s nice to have a little part of him here in the square.”
“Yeah,” she said, snuggling up next to him. “It is. So where’s Jake?”
“With your sister and my mother.”
“Like I said, he’s going to be one spoiled kid.”
“There are worse things that could happen.” He tightened his arms around her. “You okay?”
“Better than okay.” She smiled up at him. “I’ve got you and Jake. And a wonderful family. I can’t imagine needing anything more.”
He kissed the top of her head. “Is that Dakota?” He nodded at the moving figure on the edge of the square.
“Yeah. She was here at the bench. Saying good-bye, I think.”
“Good-bye?”
“She’s leaving town. Got a new job in College Station.” Ginny sighed and Logan pulled her closer.
“Well, I hope she finds what she’s looking for.”
“Me, too,” Ginny said, loving how warm and safe he made her feel.
“You think she’s going to be okay?” His breath caressed her ear.
Ginny settled back into his arms, lifting her face for his kiss. “I think she’s going to be just fine.”
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