Chapter 24
Three hours later, I wasn’t so sure anymore.
The house was in perfect order. Sweet tea was cooling in the fridge. I had a bottle of Jim Beam waiting on the counter. Three short glasses out. Ice in the freezer. I was wearing a denim shirt over a white under shirt and black jeans I knew made me look thinner. I’d decided to shave after all and had even dabbed a little cologne on my shirt and behind my ears. I was ready.
Ready for the paramedics to knock down my door if I didn’t calm my pulse. Hey, at least when they tried to revive me, I’d look sexy and smell good.
When the doorbell rang, I froze, walking to the kitchen doorway to peer down the hall. Slowly, I made my way to the door, then unlocked it and pulled it open.
“Hey, there.” Hank was chewing on gum and looked a littl
