Abby found herself smiling, too. “I have to say, I’ve enjoyed our two little outings.”
“I can’t say I have. Sorry to put it that way, but-”
Abby waved off the apology. “I’d be disappointed if you said anything else. It would be disturbingly out of character.”
Tess sighed. “Well, as much fun as this is, I’d better get to the airport.”
They rose together. Tess walked to the door and stepped into the hall, then turned, her face serious again.
“I don’t plan on coming back to L.A. But I don’t always have a choice about where I go-or the cases I work. You know that.”
“I know.”
“It’s not impossible we’ll cross paths again. And Abby, if that day ever comes-I’ll be ready.”
Abby met her gaze. “So will I,” she said, and slowly she closed the door.