CHAPTER 41

Finn had thought that coming to talk to his uncle would give him the perspective he needed to continue with his story. Instead, he found himself looking at his uncle in a new light. The man was getting old. Why hadn’t he noticed that before? It wouldn’t be too long before the women would stop chasing Frankie and he would end up alone. Was that what he wanted? He had modeled his adult life on his uncle’s. It had seemed like Frankie had the best life, but now Finn wasn’t so sure.

“Thanks,” he said, standing to his feet and putting his untouched drink on the coffee table. “I knew you’d help me see the light.”

Frankie grinned as he followed Finn out of the den and to the front door.

“Any time, son,” Frankie said, slapping Finn on the back. “Any time.”

Peyton stepped out of Bailey’s office building and blinked in the sunlight. Thankfully the rain had passed and the sky was blue. The heat was intense, but she breathed it in with relish. Today felt like a new beginning. The whole mess