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I’d never met anyone so willing to talk before. Sure, there were friendly people in the city, but never someone so interested.
“My mom doesn’t own the farm. I do. And I didn’t know it until now. I thought it was abandoned, actually.”
“It’s certainly not.”
“I figured that out when I walked in.”
Tammy laughed. “So, you’ve met Cain Smith?”
“I did. And I didnotmake a good first impression, obviously.”
She hummed sympathetically. “It’s hard to with that one. Need some hotel recommendations?”
“Oh, no. It’s my house. I’m staying there.”
Tammy’s eyebrows crept up to her hairline. “You’re ... what?”
“I’m staying in the house.”
“W-with Cain?”
“Yes?”
Tammy looked like she was watching the finale of the best reality TV show on earth, and dimly, I realized that my telling her meant everyone in town would know.
I had a feeling Cain wouldn’t be thrilled.
But was he ever thrilled with me?
“I can’t believe this,” she said. “And he let you?”
“Very begrudgingly. He hates me.”
“He hates most people,” Tammy reassured. “Don’t take it personally.”
“I don’t know if that makes me feel better or worse, considering he’s my roommate.”
“Let me at least give you a warmer welcome than he gave you,” she said. “I’m sure Eric was polite.”
“Very polite. And cute.”
Tammy stood and pulled out her pad. “Stick with the kid. And with me. Your first impression might have been a little rough, but we’re far nicer.”
“It’ll take a lot worse than Cain to scare me off.”
“Good.” Her smile only widened. “I think you’ll fit in here justfine.”
Strawberry Springs Neighborhood Watch
Tammy Jane
Y’all remember Bennie’s granddaughter? Mollie is back!
Comments:
Kerry Winsor: WHAT
Tammy Jane: AND SHE’S LIVING WITH CAIN AT THE FARM.