“Yeah, I did . . . and I recognized her.” I sounded like a damn idiot. “I knew I'd seen her face before. I just didn't realize how or when, or where …” I slowly trailed off. “I’m glad,” he said, his tone not matching his words. I chuckled. Eyebrows lifted, he turned his head away from the dark water to look at me. Now or never, I told myself. I really hoped we’d make it through this. “It’s Nikki.” “What?” he said, not understanding. At least I was pretty sure he didn’t since he didn’t seem to be upset. Or more upset, rather.
