“Hi, Jackson. Everything okay in there?”
“Yeah. The staff had the fire out with an extinguisher before we arrived. Minimal damage and nothing structural. The inspector is just being cautious.”
“Good.”
“Aren’t you going to introduce me to your gentleman caller, dear?” the old woman asked.
“Jeez, Granny. Gentleman caller is a bit dramatic, don’t you think?” Tuesday laughed. “This is Jackson Clark. Remember I told you, Mercy and Jason are back together? Jackson is Jason’s cousin. Jackson, this is my grandmother, Patricia Knowls.”
“Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Knowls.”
“Patricia, please. Or Patty. You may call me either, as long as you promise to call,” Mrs. Knowls said as she winked.
Tuesday’s eyes rolled to the heavens, and I laughed along with the older woman.
“Granny!” Tuesday admonished. Which only made Patricia’s smile grow.
“What?” Patricia laughed. “At my age I don’t get the chance to see many good looking men. Especially in uniform. Had I known our local fire department was full of hunks I may’ve started a fire myself.”
“You can’t say that. It’s not funny.”
“You’ll have to excuse my granddaughter. She’s a little wound up today. One little fire and she’s ready to break me out of this place.”
“You could’ve been hurt.”
The older woman took Tuesday’s hand in hers and patted it. “I was never in any danger. Like Jackson explained. The staff had it out in minutes.”
“It was nice seeing you, Jackson. We should let you get back to work.”
I was being dismissed. Any other time, I call her out on it. But she obviously loved her grandmother and was more than a little worried about her safety. I’d give her this play, but he time had officially run out. I eyed the two women; the family resemblance was uncanny. I bet Patricia had been stunning when she was Tuesday’s age. And besides, she was right, I did have to get back to work, though I didn’t want to leave.
“Yeah. It was nice seeing you, too, Tuesday. Patty, it was a pleasure, glad you’re safe.”
“Hope to see you soon, young man.”
“Granny!” Tuesday muttered under her breath.
I wasn’t sure when I’d see Patty again, but I was going to find a way to see Tuesday. Sooner rather than later.
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