Chapter 43

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Mack came out on the porch and sat on the swing next to Seth. “Who was on the phone? ” Seth asked.

Cleo got up from where she was lying, came to Mack and put her head in his lap. Caesar raised his head as his tail thumped the porch.

“Matt Jr.,” Mack said, reaching out and scratching the dog behind the ears. She let out a contented sigh. “He called ta wish us good luck on the opening tomorrow.”

Seth turned to look at his lover. Mack had tears in his eyes. Seth put his arm around him and kissed him. “I told ya. Didn’t I tell ya they’d survive?” He kissed Mack again.