Last Call – JA Armstrong (1)

It seemed she had missed out on more than one eventful twist in her nephew’s life. A dance? Did that count as a date? She shook off the question. “See? You think so, too. Dad is mad about us liking Pete.” “If your father is mad about anything or at anyone, it’s himself,” Fallon said. “If anything, he’s jealous. Don’t let him bring you down. I know you miss him.

He misses you. But he can also be annoyingly stubborn.” “Fallon?” “Yeah?” “Do you think they might? Mom and Pete, I mean? Do you think they might—you know, get together?” Fallon grinned. “I don’t know,” she replied. “So what you want to say is, don’t get my hopes up. That’s what Grandma would say.”

“I’ve always thought that was her worst advice,” Fallon said. Evan’s eyes popped wide. “What? I do. You have to be able to hope for the things you want,” Fallon said, her gaze drifting to the bar where Andi and Riley were giggling. “Just remember that sometimes what you think will make you happiest turns out to be different from what you expected,” she said. “Now, tell me about this Mia.”

Riley startled when her phone buzzed. She took a deep breath. “It’s Beth,” she said, answering the call. Silence instantly replaced laughter and chatter. Fallon looked over at the bar. I hope it’s good news. “Hi,” Riley said. “You can breathe,” Beth said. “Marge is headed to recovery. Dale is strutting around like a peacock.

Peter James Madigan weighed in at seven pounds, three ounces.” Riley exhaled, a brilliant smile curling her lips. “Hold on,” she said. “I’m going to put you on speaker. Go ahead.” “Marge and the baby are both doing fine. Peter James arrived at 8:29. Marge is on her way to recovery.” A collective sigh of relief was quickly followed by a round of shouted congratulations. Riley put the phone back to her ear and stepped away from the bar.

“They’re a little excited,” she explained. “Who is the they?” Beth asked, giggling. “The whole town?” “Close,” Riley said. “We decided we’d wait for your call at Murphy’s.” “How many people are sleeping at your house?” “Besides your kids?” Riley quipped. “Pete and I can pick them up.” “No,” Riley said. “I know it’s been a stressful night for him. You two should spend some time alone.” “Riley.” “You can pick the kids up whenever you want. Somehow, I think it might be good for you to have tonight with Pete.”

“He’s worried about Evan.” Riley’s eyes drifted to the booth where Evan and Fallon were sitting. Evan was laughing. “I think Evan is okay.

No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. OceanofPDF.com Contents From After Hours Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Epilogue OceanofPDF.com From After Hours Riley opened her eyes to find Owen’s face less than an inch from hers.

“Mommy.” Riley squinted. “Mommy!” “Yes, Owen?” “Wake up, Mommy.” “I’m awake.” Now. She listened for Fallon. “Where’s Momma? Is she in the other room?” Owen jumped on the bed. “Owen, where’s Momma?” “Downstairs.” Riley tried to understand. “Downstairs?” “Getting juice,” he explained. She must’ve gone to get breakfast. Riley propped herself up with her pillow. “You’re excited.” “Yep.” “Why are you so excited?” Riley asked. “Gwama’s coming.” I must be missing something.

“Grandma is already here.” “Yep.” “Owen, what do you mean, Grandma is coming?” “With Momma.” Riley rubbed her eyes. “Momma!” Fallon walked through the door. “That’s me.” She handed Riley a cup of coffee. “Did you fall back to sleep?” “Back to sleep?” Riley questioned. “Riley, I told you I was going to get coffee.” “You did?” “You really were tired.” Andi strolled into the room. “Hey.” “Andi?” Andi looked down at herself. “I think so.” “What are you doing here?”

“Good morning to you, too,” Andi poked. “Did you forget we agreed I’d come spend the morning here?” “How many Mai Tais did I drink?” Riley asked. “A few,” Fallon said. “Hungover?” “No. Fuzzy, though,” Riley confessed. “The coffee should help,” Fallon said. She grabbed her suitcase. “Going somewhere?” Riley asked. “Yeah, to meet Billie.” “Did we all agree to this last night?”

Riley asked. “We did,” Fallon replied. “And I was there?” Andi laughed. She held out her hand for Owen. “What do you say you and I take a walk down to the beach?” Owen jumped into Andi’s arms. “I guess that’s a yes.” Riley started to protest. “Andi.” “Fallon,” Andi began. “Would you get Owen’s shoes on?” she requested. “Come on, buddy.” Andi took a seat on the edge of the bed. “Are you okay?” “I don’t know.” “You were a little upset last night.”

Riley sighed with regret. “I’m sorry I dropped that on you.” “I’m not.” “Andi…” Andi’s gentle smile brought tears to Riley’s eyes. “I don’t know how to tell Fallon,” Riley said. “Just tell her the truth, Riley. You don’t want to go to San Diego.” “I don’t.” “Then you need to tell her that,” Andi said. “I’m sorry about last night.” “Why?” “Because this week is about you, Andi.” “Riley, there will never be a time when you can’t talk to me.

There isn’t anything that could happen in my life that would change that.”

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