I pulled the jam out of the fridge and sliced a biscuit open, spreading the fruit on it quickly. He took it from me and popped it into his mouth. “Thanks.” He leaned over the counter and took another, spreading the jam himself. “I’m sorry I cut our night short.” “It’s fine. That whole thing was so dumb. I want to focus on the good, and the good is that you’re here.” “I promised the cops I’d take off today.” My heart sank. “Are you really going to? I thought I had you for one more day.” Kansas gave me a look over his glasses. “I’ll stay for a bit, but I think it’s in both of our best
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