Chapter 161

"Hey Finn." Tess said into the phone.

"Hey Sweetheart. How's your back today?" asked Finn.

"It's really good actually. I was able to ride all afternoon and my back still feels okay."

"That's great news, I hated seeing you in pain. Does that mean you're going to go on the trip with your sister and cousins?"

"It does, but I wanted to know if you wanted to come over tonight? I'm feeling so much better and I'd like to see you before I go. Maybe you could stay over?" asked Tess.

"Oh Tess, that sounds fantastic, but I can't tonight. I'm free every other night this week. I have to have dinner and drinks with my colleague who just arrived into town from Seattle. I can't bail on him, I have to pick him up at the airport in Fisher in about an hour. I'm on my way there now. You have no idea how much I would prefer to spend the night with you. I'll make it up to you when you get back. I promise. We'll have a really special night together," said Finn.

"Well that is some bad news, but I understand. You have to keep your job obviously. I hope your dinner and drinks go well then. I will call you as soon as I'm back. I can't wait to see you again. I love you."

"I love you too."