pt2

By the time Sam came back to her place, she as dressed and ready. Kieran came racing up the stairs to greet her. He practically knocked her over in a tizzy to have her in his arms again after a few days. Kieran yelled in excitement, almost rupturing her eardrum, when he spoke. “EJ!! Don’t ever make me feel alone like that again. I’ll work even if I’m on my death bed.”

Emma jean tried to push him away to give herself some space and breathing room. He was much stronger than usual. Her hand still touching his chest, gasped to get his attention. “Too hard, can’t breathe.”

He released her from his grip, looking her over for potential bruising. “Sorry, I just missed you so much.”

“Is that right? I wouldn’t have guessed by the way you nearly stolen all the air from my lungs.”

He helped her out of her house. Pushing her to hold on to his cast. “So, have there been any changes sinc