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Message In A Bottle CHAPTER 10-18   2011/9/14

“Aren’t you worried about Kevin?” karen millen he asked.

“A little, but I’m going to trust you to be as quiet as possible.”

She reached under the blanket and ran her fingers across his belly. Her touch was electric.

“Are you sure about this?”

“Uh-huh,” she said.

They made love tenderly, quietly, Tory Burch Flip Flops and afterward they lay beside each other. For a long time, neither of them spoke. When the faintest hint of light began to brush the horizon, they kissed good night and she returned to the bedroom. Within a few minutes she was sleeping soundly, and Garrett watched her from the doorway.

For some reason, he found it impossible to fall asleep again.

* * *

The following morning, Theresa and Kevin did the workbook together while Garrett ran off to pick up some fresh bagels for breakfast. Tory burch flats Again they headed off to the pool. This time the lessons were a little more advanced, covering a number of different skills. Theresa and Kevin practiced “buddy breathing” in the event that either one of them ran out of air when underwater and had to share one tank, and Garrett warned of the dangers of panicking while diving and rushing to the surface too quickly. “If you do that, you’ll get what’s called ‘the bends.’ It’s not only painful-it can be life-threatening.”

They also spent time in the deep end of the pool, moncler coats swimming underwater for extended periods, getting used to the equipment and practicing how to clear their ears. Toward the end of their lesson, Garrett showed them how to jump off the side of the pool without having their masks come off. Predictably, both of them were tired after a few hours and ready to call it a day.

“Will we go into the ocean tomorrow?” Kevin asked as they were walking back to the truck.

“If you’d like to. I think you’re ready, but if you’d rather spend another day in the pool, we could do that instead.”

“No, I’m ready.”

“Are you sure? I don’t want to rush you.”

“I’m sure,” moncler sale  he said quickly.

“How about you, Theresa? Are you ready for the ocean?”

“If Kevin’s ready, then I’m ready.”

“Am I still going to get certified by Tuesday?” Kevin asked.

“If the ocean dives go well, you both will.”

“Awesome.”

“What’s up for the rest of the day?”moncler 2011   Theresa asked.

Garrett started loading the tanks in the back of the truck. “I thought we’d go sailing. It looks like it’s going to be great weather.”

“Can I learn how to do that, too?” Kevin asked eagerly.

“Sure. I’ll make you my first mate.”

“Do I need to be certified for that, too?”

“No-that’s up to the captain, moncler doudoune homme and since I’m the captain, I can do it right now.”

“Just like that?”

“Just like that.”

Kevin looked at Theresa with wide eyes, and she could almost read his thoughts. First I learn how to dive, then I become a first mate. Wait until I tell my friends.

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Garrett was accurate in predicting ideal weather, karen millen dresses and the three of them had a wonderful time on the water. Garrett taught Kevin the basics of sailing-from how and when to tack to anticipating the direction of the wind based on the clouds. As on their first date together, they had sandwiches and salads, but this time they were treated to a family of porpoises that frolicked around the boat as they ate.

It was late by the time they made it back to the docks, and after Garrett showed Kevin how to close up the boat to protect it from unexpected storms, Garrett brought them back to their motel. Since all three of them were exhausted, Theresa and Garrett said good-bye quickly, and both Theresa and Kevin were in bed by the time Garrett arrived back at his house. The following day, Garrett took them out for their first ocean dive.   Discount Tory Burch Shoes   After the initial nervousness wore off, they began to enjoy themselves and ended up going through two tanks each over the course of the afternoon. Thanks to the calm, coastal weather, the water was clear, with excellent visibility. Garrett took a few photos of them as they explored one of the shallow-water wrecks off the North Carolina coast. He promised to have them developed that week and to send them up as soon as he could.

They spent the evening at Garrett’s house again. After Kevin fell asleep, Garrett and Theresa sat close to each other on the deck, caressed by the warm, humid air.

After talking about their earlier dive, Theresa was quiet for a little while. “I can’t believe we’ll be leaving tomorrow night,” Tory Burch Shoes Sale she said finally, a trace of sadness in her voice. “These last couple of days have flown by.”

“That’s because we’ve been so busy.”

She smiled. “Now you have a sense of what my life is like in Boston.”

“Always racing around?”

She nodded. “Exactly. Kevin is the best thing that ever happened to me, but he sometimes wears me out. He always has to be doing something.”

“You wouldn’t change it, though, would you? moncler jackets sale  I mean, you don’t want to raise a TV junkie or a kid who sits in his room listening to music all day, do you?”

“No.”

“Then count your blessings. He’s a great kid-I’ve really enjoyed spending time with him.”

“I’m so glad. I know he feels the same way.” She paused. “You know, even though we haven’t spent much time alone on this trip, it seems like I know you a lot better now than when I first came down here by myself.”

“What do you mean? I’m still the same guy I was before.”

She smiled. “moncler uk You are and you aren’t. The last time I was here, you had me all to yourself, and we both know it’s easier to get involved with someone when you can spend a lot of exclusive time together. This time, you saw what it would really be like with Kevin around . . . and yet you handled the whole thing better than I could have imagined.”

“Well, thanks, but it wasn’t that hard. As long as you’re around, it doesn’t matter what we do. I just like spending time with you.”

He put his arm around her, pulling her close. She rested her head on his shoulder. In the silence, they listened as the waves rolled up along the beach.

“Are you going to stay over again tonight?”    moncler doudoune femme   he asked.

“I was giving it some serious consideration.”

“Would you want me to be a perfect gentleman again?”

“Maybe. Maybe not.”

He raised his eyebrows. “Are you flirting with me?”

“I’m trying,” she confessed, moncler doudoune and he laughed. “You know, Garrett, I really feel comfortable around you.”

“Comfortable? You make it sound like I’m a couch.”

“I don’t mean it like that. I mean I just feel good about myself when we’re together.”

“You should. I feel pretty good about you.”

“Pretty good? That’s it?”

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He shook his head. “No, karen millen dress sale  that’s not all.” He looked almost bashful for a second. “After you left the last time, my dad came in and lectured me.”

“What did he say?”

“He said that if you made me happy, that I shouldn’t let you go.”

“And how do you intend to do that?”

“I guess I’ll have to bowl you over with my charisma.”

“You’ve already done that.”

He glanced at her, then looked out over the water. After a moment he spoke quietly. ” Tory burch boots Then I guess I’ll have to tell you that I love you.”

I love you.

Overhead, the stars were out in full, twinkling in the darkened sky. Distant clouds rode the horizon, reflecting the light of a crescent moon. Theresa listened as the words rolled through her head again.

I love you.

No ambivalence this time, no doubt about what he’d said.

“Do you really?”Tory burch shoes  she whispered finally.

“Yes,” he said, turning to face her, “I do.”When he answered, she saw something in his eyes she hadn’t seen before.

“Oh Garrett . . . ,” she began uncertainly, before Garrett interrupted her with a shake of his head.

“Theresa, I don’t expect you to feel the same way. I just wanted you to know how I feel.” He thought for a moment and found himself remembering the dream he’d had. “Over the last two weeks, a lot of things have happened. . . .” He paused.

She started to say something, but Garrett shook his head.moncler jackets  It took a moment for him to continue.

“And I’m not sure I understand everything, but I do know how I feel about you.”

His finger gently moved across her cheek and lips. “I love you, Theresa.”

“I love you, too,” she said softly, trying out the words and hoping they were true.

They held each other for a long time afterward, then went inside and made love, whispering to each other until the early morning hours. But this time, after Theresa went to the bedroom, Garrett slept soundly while Theresa stayed awake, moncler vest  thinking about the miracle that had brought them together.

* * *

The next day passed wonderfully. Whenever they had a chance, Garrett and Theresa held hands, stealing a few furtive kisses when Kevin wasn’t looking.

They spent their day practicing as they had before, and once they had finished their final diving lesson, Garrett gave them their temporary certificates right on the boat. “You can dive whenever and wherever you want now,” he said to Kevin, who handled the certificate almost as if it were gold. “Just send this form in and you’ll have your PADI certificate in a couple of weeks. But remember-it’s never safe to dive alone. Always go with someone else.”

Since it was their last day in Wilmington, Theresa checked them out of the motel, and the three of them went to Garrett’s house. Kevin wanted to spend their last few hours on the beach, and Theresa and Garrett sat with him near the water’s edge. For a while Garrett and Kevin played Frisbee, doudoune moncler pas cher  and realizing it was getting late in the afternoon, Theresa went inside and found something to eat.

They had a quick dinner on the back deck-hot dogs on the grill-before Garrett drove them to the airport. After Theresa and Kevin had safely boarded, Garrett stayed a few minutes, watching until the plane finally began to back out of the gate. When it drew out of sight, he walked back to the truck and returned home, already watching the clock to see how long it would be until he could call her that evening.

In their seats, Theresa and Kevin thumbed through magazines. Halfway through the first leg of their trip home, Kevin suddenly turned to her and asked:

“Mom, do you like Garrett?”

“Yes, I do. But more important, moncler doudoune prix do you like him?”

“I think he’s cool. For a grownup, I mean.”

Theresa smiled. “You two seemed to have hit it off. Are you glad we came?”

He nodded. “Yeah, I’m glad.” He paused, fidgeting with the magazine. “Mom, can I ask you something?”

“Anything.”

“Are you gonna marry Garrett?”

“I don’t know. Why?”

“Do you want to?”

It took her a few moments to answer. ” moncler jackets 2011 I’m not sure. I do know that I don’t want to marry him right now. We’re still getting to know each other.”

“But you might want to marry him in the future?”

“Maybe.”

Kevin looked relieved. “I’m glad. You seemed like you were really happy when you were with him.”

“Could you tell?”

“Mom, I’m twelve. I know more than you think.”

She reached over and touched his hand. “Well, what would you have said if I’d told you I did want to marry him now?”

He was quiet for a moment. “I guess I’d wonder where we were gonna live.”

For the life of her, karen millen sale  Theresa couldn’t think of a good response. Where indeed?

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Later that night, karen millen with the remnants of his father’s comments rolling through his head, Garrett couldn’t sleep. He rose from his bed and went to the kitchen, knowing what needed to be done. In the drawer, he found the stationery he always used when his mind was conflicted, and he sat down with the hopes of putting his thoughts into words.

My darling Catherine,

I don’t know what’s happening to me, and I don’t know if I ever will. karen millen dresses  So much has happened lately that I can’t make sense of what I’m going through.

Garrett sat at the table for an hour after writing those first two lines, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t think of anything else to say. But when he woke the following morning, unlike most days, his first thought wasn’t about Catherine.

Instead it was about Theresa.

* * *

Over the next two weeks, Garrett and Theresa spoke on the phone every night, sometimes for hours. Garrett also sent a couple of letters-short notes, really-to let her know that he missed her, and he had another dozen roses delivered the following week,Tory Burch Flip Flops  this time with a box of candy.

Theresa didn’t want to send him flowers or candy, so instead she sent him a light blue oxford shirt she thought would look good his jeans, along with a couple of cards.

Kevin arrived home a few days later, and it made the next week pass much more quickly for Theresa than for Garrett. His first night home, Kevin ate dinner with Theresa, telling her about his vacation in fits and starts before collapsing into a deep sleep for almost fifteen hours. When he woke, there was already a long list of things that needed to be done. He needed new clothes for school-he’d already outgrown most of what he’d worn the previous year-and he had to sign up for fall league soccer, which ended up taking almost an entire Saturday. In addition, he’d come home with a suitcase full of dirty laundry that needed to be washed, he wanted to develop the pictures he’d taken on his vacation,   Tory burch flats   and he had a Tuesday afternoon appointment with the orthodontist to see if he needed braces.

In other words, life was back to normal at the Osborne household. On Kevin’s second night back, Theresa told him about her vacation at the Cape, then about her trip to Wilmington. She mentioned Garrett, trying to convey how she felt about him without alarming Kevin. At first, when she explained how they were going to visit him the following weekend, Kevin didn’t sound so sure about it. But after she told him what Garrett did for a living, moncler sale Kevin began to show some signs of interest.

“You mean he might teach me how to scuba dive?” he asked as she was vacuuming the house.

“He said that he would, if you wanted to.”

“Cool,” he said, returning to whatever he’d been doing before.

A few nights later she took him to the store to get him a few magazines about diving. moncler jackets sale By the time they were ready to leave, Kevin knew the name of every piece of equipment it was possible to own, obviously dreaming about his upcoming adventure. Garrett, meanwhile, plunged ahead with work. He worked late, thinking about Theresa while he did so, acting much the same way he had after Catherine’s death. When he mentioned to his father how much he missed Theresa, his father only nodded and smiled. Something in his father’s assessing gaze made Garrett wonder what exactly was going through the old man’s mind.

By prior agreement, moncler doudoune both Theresa and Garrett had decided it would be best if she and Kevin didn’t stay at Garrett’s house, but because it was still summer, nearly every room in town was booked. Luckily Garrett knew the owner of a small motel a mile up the beach from Garrett’s house, and he had been able to make arrangements for their stay.

When the day finally came for Theresa and Kevin to visit, Garrett bought some groceries, washed his truck inside and out, and showered before heading to the airport. Dressed in khaki pants, Top-Siders, and the shirt that Theresa had bought him, moncler 2011 he waited nervously at the gate.

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Garrett shook his head. “karen millen No, not at all. To get a PADI certificate-the certificate for recreational divers-you need to pass the tests and spend a certain amount of time in the water with an instructor-that’s all. Usually we pace it out over three or four weekends, but that’s because most people don’t have time to do it during the week. He’ll get the same number of hours-it’s just more condensed.”

“I appreciate your doing this for him.”

“Hey-you forget this is what I do for a living.” karen millen dresses After making sure that Kevin was still reading, he scooted his chair a little closer. “I missed you these last couple of weeks,” he said quietly, taking her hand in his.

“I missed you, too.”

“You look wonderful,” he added. “You were easily the prettiest woman who got off the plane.”

Despite herself, Theresa blushed.

“Thanks. . . . You look good yourself-especially wearing that shirt.”

“I thought you might like it. Tory Burch Flip Flops ”

“Are you disappointed that we’re not staying at your place?”

“Not really. I understand your reasons-Kevin doesn’t know me from Adam, and I’d rather let him get comfortable with me on his own terms than push it on him. Like you said, he’s been through enough already.”

“You know that it means we won’t be able to spend much time alone this weekend, don’t you?”

“I’ll take you any way I can get you,” he said.

Theresa glanced inside again, Tory burch flats and when she saw that Kevin was immersed in the book, she leaned over and kissed Garrett. Despite the fact that she wouldn’t be with him all night, she found herself surprisingly happy. Sitting beside him and seeing the way he looked at her made her heartbeat surge.

“I wish we didn’t live so far apart,” she said. “You’re kind of addicting.”

“I’ll take that as a compliment.”

* * *

Three hours later, moncler sale long after Kevin was asleep, Theresa quietly led Garrett to the door. After stepping out into the hall and closing the door behind them, they kissed for a long time, both of them finding it hard to let each other go. In his arms Theresa felt like a teenager again, as if she were sneaking a kiss on her parents’ porch, and it somehow added to the excitement she was feeling.

“I wish you could stay here tonight,” she whispered.

“I do, too.”

“Is it as difficult for you to say good night as it is for me?”

“I’d be willing to bet it’s a lot more difficult for me. I’m going home to an empty house.”

“Don’t say that. moncler jackets sale  You’ll make me feel guilty.”

“Maybe a little guilt is a good thing. Lets me know you care.”

“I wouldn’t be down here if I didn’t.” They kissed again, hungrily.

Pulling back, he mumbled, “I should really be going.” He didn’t sound as if he meant it.

“I know.”

“But I don’t want to,” moncler 2011   he said with a boyish smile.

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“I know what you mean,” karen millen  she said. “But you have to. You’ve got to teach us how to dive tomorrow.”

“I’d rather teach you a couple of other things I know.”

“I think you did that the last time I was here,” she said coyly.

“I know. But practice makes perfect.”

“Then we’ll have to find some time to practice while I’m here.”

“You think that might happen?”

“I think,” she said honestly, “karen millen dress sale that when it comes to us, anything is possible.”

“I hope you’re right.”

“I’m right,” she said before kissing him one last time. “I usually am.” She gently pulled away from him and backed toward the door.

“That’s what I like about you, Theresa-your confidence. You always know what’s going on.”

“Go home, Garrett,” she said demurely. “And do me a favor?”

“Anything.”

“Dream about me, Discount Tory Burch Shoes okay?”

* * *

Kevin woke early the next morning and opened the curtains, letting sunlight flood into the room. Theresa squinted and rolled over, trying to get a few more minutes’ rest, but Kevin was persistent. “Mom-you’ve got to take the test before we go,” he said excitedly.

Theresa groaned. Turning over, she checked the clock. A little after six A.M. She’d been in bed less than five hours.

“It’s too early,” she said, closing her eyes again. ” Tory Burch Shoes Sale  Can you give me a few more minutes, honey?”

“We don’t have time,” he said, sitting on her bed and nudging her shoulder gently. “You haven’t even read the first section yet.”

“Did you finish it all last night?”

“Yep,” he said. “My test is over there, but don’t copy, okay? I don’t want to get into trouble.”

“I don’t think you’d get in trouble,” she said groggily. “We know the teacher, you know.”

“But it wouldn’t be fair. moncler jackets And besides, you have to know this stuff, just like Mr. Blake . . . I mean Garrett . . . said, otherwise you could run into trouble.”

“Okay, okay,” she said, sitting up slowly. She rubbed her eyes. “Do they have any instant coffee in the bathroom?”

“I didn’t see any, but if you want, I’ll run down the hall and get you a Coke.”

“I have some change in my purse. . . .”

Kevin jumped up and began rummaging through her handbag. moncler jackets 2011 After finding a few quarters, he ran out the front door, his hair tousled from sleeping. She heard his feet thumping as he raced down the hall. After standing and stretching her arms above her head, she made her way to the small table. She picked up the book and started in on the first chapter just as he returned with two Cokes. “Here you go,” he said, putting one on the table beside her. “I’m going to shower and get ready. Where’d you put my swimsuit?”

Ah, the endless energy of childhood, she thought. “It’s in the top drawer, next to your socks.”

“Okay,” he said, pulling the drawer open, “got it.” moncler doudoune  He went to the bathroom and Theresa listened as the shower was turned on. Opening her Coke, she returned to the book.

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Luckily Garrett had been right when he’d told her that the information wasn’t difficult. karen millen It was easy reading with pictures describing the equipment, and she was finished by the time Kevin was dressed. After finding her test, she set it in front of her. Kevin walked over and stood behind her as she glanced at the first question. Remembering where she’d read about it, she began to flip back through the book to the appropriate page.

“Mom, that’s an easy one. You don’t need the book for that.”

“At six in the morning, I need all the help I can get,” she grumbled, karen millen dress uk  not feeling the least bit guilty about it. Garrett had said she could use the book, hadn’t he?

Kevin continued to look over her shoulder as she answered the first couple of questions, commenting, “No, you’re looking in the wrong place,” or, “Are you sure you read the chapters?” until she finally told him to go watch television. “But there’s nothing on,” he said, sounding dejected.

“Then read something.”

“I didn’t bring anything.”

“Then sit quietly.”

“I am.”

“No, you’re not.Tory Burch Low Heel  You’re standing over my shoulder.”

“I’m just trying to help.”

“Just sit on the bed, okay? And don’t say anything.”

“I’m not saying anything.”

“You’re talking right now.”

“That’s because you’re talking to me.”

“Can’t you let me take the test in peace?”

“Okay. I won’t say another word. Tory Burch Mid Heel  I’ll be as quiet as a mouse.”

And he was-for two minutes. Then he started whistling.

She put her pen down and faced him. “Why are you whistling?”

“I’m bored.”

“Then turn on the TV.”

“There’s nothing on. . . .”

And so it went until she finally finished.moncler sale  It had taken almost an hour to do something she could have done in her office in half the time. She took a long, hot shower and dressed, putting on her swimsuit beneath her clothes. Kevin, now famished, wanted to go to McDonald’s again, but she drew the line and suggested that they have breakfast at the Waffle House across the street.

“But I don’t like their food.”

“You haven’t ever eaten there before.”

“I know.”

“Then how do you know you don’t like it?”

“I just know moncler doudoune prix  .”

“Are you omniscient?”

“What does that mean?”

“It means, young man, that we’re going to eat where I want to eat for once.”

“Really?”

“Yes,” she said, looking forward to a cup of coffee more than she had in a long time.

Message In A Bottle CHAPTER 10-3    2011/9/2The room went black. moncler coats  Above the storm, he could hear the sound of a distant siren, warning of a hurricane. Lightning illuminated the sky as he struggled with the window. It wouldn’t budge. Rain continued to pour inward, wetting his hands and making it impossible to get the grip he needed.Above him, the roof began to creak with the fury of the storm.He continued to struggle with the window, but it was jammed and wouldn’t move. Finally giving up, he tried the window beside it. Like the first window, it was stuck as well.He could hear the shingles being torn from the roof, moncler sale followed by the crash of shattering glass.He turned and ran to the living room. The window there had exploded inward, spewing glass over the floor. Rain blew sideways into the room, and the wind was horrific. The front door was shaking in the frame.Outside the window, he heard Theresa begin to call for him.”Garrett, you’ve got to get out now!”At that moment, moncler jackets sale the bedroom windows crashed inward as well. The wind, gusting through the house, began to tear an opening in the ceiling. The house wouldn’t be able to stand much longer.Catherine.He had to get her picture and the other items he kept in the end table.”Garrett! You’re running out of time!”Theresa shouted again.Despite the rain and blackness, Tory burch sale he could see her outside, motioning for him to follow her.The picture. The ring. The Valentine’s Day cards.”C’mon!” she continued to shout. Her arms were waving frantically.With a roar, the roof separated from the frame of the house and the wind began to tear it away. On instinct, he raised his arms above his head just as part of the ceiling crashed down on him.In moments everything would be lost.Not caring about the danger, he started toward the bedroom.Tory burch shoes  He couldn’t leave without them.”You can still make it!”Something in the sound of Theresa’s cry made him stop. He glanced toward Theresa, then toward the bedroom, frozen. More of the ceiling fell in around him. With a sharp, splintering crack, the roof continued to give way.He took a step toward the bedroom, and with that, he saw Theresa stop waving her arms. To him it seemed as if she’d suddenly given up.The wind gusted through the room, an unearthly howl that seemed to blow through him. Furniture toppled over throughout the room, blocking his path.”Garrett! Please!” Tory Burch Flip Flops Theresa shouted.Again the sound of her voice made him stop, and with that he realized that if he tried to save the things from his past, he might not make it out at all.But was it worth it?The answer was obvious.He gave up his attempt and rushed toward the opening where the window had been. With his fist, he pounded out the shards and stepped out onto the back deck just as the roof was completely torn away. karen millen dresses The walls began to buckle then, and as he jumped onto the deck, they crumbled into a pile with a thunderous boom.He looked for Theresa to make sure she was okay, but strangely, he couldn’t see her anymore.

Message In A Bottle CHAPTER 10-4    2011/9/2Early the next morning, moncler uk Theresa was sleeping soundly when the sound of a ringing phone jarred her awake. Fumbling for the phone, she recognized Garrett’s voice instantly.”Did you make it home okay?”"Yeah, I did,” she replied groggily. “What time is it?”"A little after six. Did I wake you?”"Yes. cheap moncler I stayed up late last night waiting for your call. I started to wonder if you’d forgotten your promise.”"I didn’t forget. I just figured you needed a little time to settle in.”"But you were confident I’d be up at the crack of dawn, right?”Garrett laughed. “Sorry about that. How was the flight? How are you?”"Good. Tired, but good.”"So I take it that the pace of the big city has already worn you out again.”She laughed, and Garrett’s voice turned serious. “moncler jackets Hey, I want you to know something.”"What?”"I miss you.”"You do?”"Yeah-I went in to do work yesterday even though the shop was closed, hoping to get some paperwork done, but I couldn’t do much because I kept thinking about you.”"That’s good to hear.”"It’s the truth.   Tory burch flats I don’t know how I’m going to get any work done over the next couple of weeks.”"Oh, you’ll manage.”"I might not be able to sleep, either.”She laughed, knowing he was teasing. “Now, don’t go that far. I’m not into those superdependent guys, you know. I like my men to be men.”"I’ll try to keep it in check, then.”She paused. “Where are you now?”"I’m sitting on the back deck,   Discount Tory Burch Shoes watching the sun come up. Why?”Theresa thought about the view she was missing. “Is it beautiful?”"It always is, but this morning, I’m not enjoying it as much as I usually do.”"Why not?”"Because you’re not here with me to enjoy it.”She lay back on the bed, Tory Burch Shoes Sale making herself comfortable. “Hey-I miss you, too.”"I hope so. I’d hate to think I was the only one who felt this way.”She smiled, holding the phone to her ear with one hand and absently twirling a strand of her hair with the other, until they finally said a reluctant good-bye twenty minutes later and hung up the phone.Entering the office later than usual, Theresa felt the effects of her whirlwind adventure finally catching up with her. She hadn’t slept much, and when she’d looked in the mirror after talking to Garrett on the phone, she’d felt sure that she looked at least a decade older than she was. As usual, the first place she went once she got to work was the break room for a cup of coffee, and on this morning she added a second packet of sugar to give her an extra jolt.”Well, hello, Theresa,” Deanna said happily, striding in behind her. “I thought you’d never get here. I’ve been dying to hear everything that happened.”"Good morning,” Theresa mumbled, stirring her coffee. “Sorry I’m late.”"I’m just glad you made it at all. karen millen  I almost ran over to your apartment last night to talk to you, but I didn’t know what time you got in.”"I’m sorry for not calling, but I was a little worn out from my week,” she said.

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