We walked to the parking lot. “Did you want to follow me in your car?” I asked. “It’s in the shop being fixed. I took the bus here. I don’t ...ive that far away.” “We can take my car then. After a coffee I can take you home.” We put our shopping bags in the boot of my Prius. Fortunately I had been able to keep my luxury car. Although since having Bobby, it had quickly become trashed with baby toys and supplies. I had to clear a box of nappies off of the front seat, so Nicola would have space to. ’ Then she resumed stretching her arms and arching her back. Finally, she lay flat again with a sigh. ‘I’m… I’m very sorry,’ I apologized. Miranda smiled and rolled to her side, facing me. ‘Deke, I wasn’t complaining. It was more like… bragging. Showing off a trophy. I’m gonna feel that all day and think about last night.’ ‘Oh,’ I said, trying to understand. ‘You did good, Baby,’ she assured me. ‘In fact, I kinda just want to stay in bed all morning.’ ‘We should move it back to your room,. Cindy was also armed. After what happened at her house she never went out without her Glock.Matt had tried to assure her that the threat was probably over for now, but he had suggested she talk to Rashmi about a visit to Bonnie and Jim Moore while he was out of town. Rashmi had set up the visit and the introductions and had insisted on coming along, and inviting Sofía.Rashmi, Jessica and Harrison had not been apprised of the whole story. Cindy had explained that she had heard from a former. "I've met Mr. Delgado. I can't imagine your mom standing up to him." We'll figure some way for you and Tina to have some time together," Sharon promised.I nodded, though I didn't expect much."Well, see you in the morning," Sharon said.I said goodnight and she left, closing the door softly behind her."So why didn't you object to the sleeping arrangements?" Sherri asked."I didn't think I could." Why not? You and Tina are both adults. You had an established relationship. It wouldn't have been too.