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Katie nodded. “And just so you know, I think I’m going to stay in
Southport for a while.”
“I saw you driving the other day.”
“Hard to believe, isn’t it? I still don’t feel comfortable behind the
wheel.”
“You will,” she said. “And it’s better than the bike.”
“I still ride my bike every day,” she said. “I can’t afford a car.”
“I’d say you could use mine, but it’s back in the shop again.
Thing’s always breaking down. I’d probably be better off with a
bike.”
“Be careful what you wish for.”
“Now you sound like me again.” Jo nodded toward the road. “I’m
happy for you and Alex. And the kids. You’re good for them, you
know.”
“How can you be so sure?”
“Because I can see the way he looks at you. And the way you look
at all of them.”
“We’ve spent a lot of time together,” Katie hedged.
Jo shook her head. “It’s more than that. The two of you look like
you’re in love.” She squirmed a bit under Katie’s blushing gaze.
“Okay, I’ll admit it. Even if you haven’t seen me, let’s just say that
I’ve seen the way the two of you kiss when you say good-bye.”
“You spy on us?” Katie pretended to be outraged.
“Of course.” Jo snorted. “How else am I supposed to occupy
myself? It’s not like anything else interesting ever happens around
here.” She paused. “You do love him, don’t you?”