Chapter 27

“Don’t even think that!” replied Jordan with emotion. “You were concerned about the guy. We all were. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from you and Steve; it’s that the truth is always best. You have no way of knowing how Hardy found out, how it has affected Steve, or how it’ll play out in the end. I do know this. Steve would never want you to feel guilty about it. You’ve saved his life a couple of times and he loves you dearly. You need to dig down and find the same courage you had that day you jumped into Emerson River to save him. He needs you to be strong and positive. You’re the one everyone turns to in times like this. Shake this off and think about helping that guy any way you can.”

“Thanks, Jordan. Thanks Kate, and especially you, Mom,” responded Gwen as she wiped more tears from her face and gathered her poise. “I got a little weak there, but I’m feeling better now. Steve wouldn’t want me moping around and he’d especially not want me crying. God, I love that man!”