Slow Dance

Seventy-Eight

Cary was leaving on Friday. There was no point driving him to the airport—he had to return the rental car.

They had dinner with Mike and Janine the night before.

Mikey was smug about their engagement. About Cary moving back to Omaha. Shiloh and Cary were Mikey’s supporting characters,

and he was pleased to have them where he wanted them. Or moving that way.

Cary went home with Shiloh after dinner. He brought his luggage. He kept her awake, making plans.

When it was time for him to leave the next morning, they kissed goodbye on her porch.