An Unexpected Match

Haley pushed back from the table, stood and crossed to the sink without looking at him. Turning on the faucet, she took out a glass, then filled it and took a sip. He’d offended her just as he had at church the day before. At first the contract had seemed like a good idea, even necessary given Haley’s work history, but now it felt mean.

He was already out of his chair and approaching from behind her to apologize when Haley turned to face him.

“I need you to know,” she paused as if weighing her words, “that what I said to you earlier was the truth but maybe not the whole truth. I did step in today for Elizabeth’s sake, but I also did it for you.”

“I know that.” And because he did know it, he also recognized that one of them had grown up to be a nicer person than the other. “I’m sorry for suggesting the contract.”

“It’s fine. I’ll even sign one if it will make you more comfortable.”

He shook his head. “That won’t be necessary.”

“Okay, then.” She poured out the water and put the glass in the dishwasher.

“So we’re agreed on one month?” Maybe he was willing to forego the contract, but he was a lawyer after all, and he needed to come to some sort of official agreement.

When Haley glanced over her shoulder at him, her smile suggested that she understood his need to have all the details at least signed on the imaginary line.

“There’s one more thing you should know. I’m here for Elizabeth and you, and I’ll be here for as long as you need me.”

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