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“The book fell off the arm of the couch and she sat up, feeling stiff. The leg she’d been sitting on had gone numb.
Jared peeked his head into the room cautiously. “Good morning, or should I say afternoon.
I was worried about you.”
“Sorry, I stayed up late reading.” She motioned him to come in.
He wrinkled his nose as he entered. “Why do I smell smoke and brandy?”
Krista blushed. “I decided it was time to grow up.”
He raised his eyebrow. “That stuff is bad for you. If they come for inspection and smell booze and smoke, you’ll be removed so quickly you won’t even have time to say goodbye.”
She grinned at his the-doctor-must-lecture-you-now voice.
“Yes, doctor, I’ll quit immediately.”
Jared grinned back. “I brought you a muffin and some juice.
Do you drink coffee? I could go make you a cup.”
“I’ve never been allowed to have coffee, they were pretty careful about what we were allowed to eat and drink. I’ve heard it’s bitter, but someday I’d love to try a cup.”
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