Working Fire

by Emily Bleeker

.” Ellie’s rib cage shook.

then the tires were

was willing to help out to keep the place in good shape. Even with his seven-month

she talked to Ellie.

there was

at this point in her life, Amelia had come to believe that rarely did everything turn out okay. Amelia

a nice

sometimes

heavy

wasn’t true; she had thought of mentioning it, but it put Caleb in a bad light, and with all the complexities of the situation, she’d avoided any anecdotes about her soon-to-be brother-in-law that made him sound unhinged. But now she wondered if Randy’s

disadvantage when she came to do a final check before she handed the reins over to the day crew. “Damn it,” Ellie

examined the paint on the driver-side door. There was a scuff and slight dent but nothing

so he can moon over his ex-girlfriend and is under the thumb of her husband. You are pathetic. Absolutely pathetic,” Randy spat back at Caleb, far more aware of his history

not when

In fact

considering

doughnuts.

let us go.” She

was trying to escape, making her gag. Oh God, she was going to vomit all over

leave, but

answers. “She’s been

sure?” Ellie nodded and then closed her

Journal bestseller When I’m Gone. Emily currently lives with her family in suburban Chicago. Connect with her or request a Skype