Chapter 29

“Because Micha somehow suddenly got cut off on the show, too.”

The three of us in the room exchanged mystified looks.

“Jackie, have you crossed over?” Goose asked toward the window. “Micha’s missing you. Maybe Jefferson knew,” Goose said to me. “Maybe he wants us to reconnect them.”

“Maybe.” I tenderly stroked his beard. He was trying so hard. “Is that it, Jackie? Is that why you’re here?”

Jackie didn’t answer, at least not in a way I could see.

“I wish it was as easy as Ariana claims it is. Did Micha say anything else before he got cut off, Steve?” Goose reached for his phone to bring it closer.

“He mentioned the guy before him again, Tate.”

“Daniel.”

“Yeah, Daniel,” Steve said. “You think he felt the connection, Goose?”

“What did he say?”

“Just that he hopes Tate’s uncle really is happy. Then, poof, he was gone, and Ariana and the show host just went to another commercial.”