Chapter 63

“Remember what I told you, Hoyt. Think about every aspect of your decision before you call Teague to let him know you’ll take him up on his job offer.”

Hoyt nodded. “Jake’s offer actually, but I will.” He looked around at what he could see of downtown Faircrest. “This is my town. It’s where I grew up and for better or for worse I’ve spent almost my whole life here. But…”

Carolyn smiled, giving him a hug. “Maybe it’s finally time to expand your horizons, now that you have a real reason to?”

“Yeah. I think so. Now it all hinges on whether I canwork at the agency. And more importantly, am I rushing into things when it comes to me and Teague? Maybe…” He rapped a knuckle on his lips. “If they hire me, I’ll find an apartment since—” he smiled wryly, “—at no point while I was there did Teague even hint about my living with him.”

“Again, I’d say he’s not pushing you, as much as he may want to. He knows this is your decision and only yours.”