Chapter 203: Something New

Jessi and Judd left his townhouse together, Judd heading to the station while Jessi drove home to spend her Sunday in the quiet of the big house. It had never bothered her before. Of course, right after Graham had died the house seemed empty. But as she let herself in the front door, she glanced around. Graham had insisted on bringing in a decorator after the kids had moved away, and while the house looked like a showplace, Jessi had never really liked the frou-frou décor. It seemed impersonal, like someone else’s belongings.

Shrugging off the thoughts, Jessi went upstairs, took a shower, threw on a pair of denim shorts and a pink tank top, and took Buddy for a walk around the neighborhood.

“So, what gives, Farris?” Alex and Judd had stopped for lunch after dropping a patient at the hospital.

“What gives what?” Judd questioned, munching on a handful of fries.

“What gives with that extra swing in your step and that shit-eating grin? Inquiring minds wanna know.”