Landline

“Oh . . .”

Neal pulled his jacket tighter around her. “Come on, let’s go inside. You’re shivering.”

“I’m fine, Neal.”

“Good, let’s go be fine where it’s warm.”

“I just . . .” She reached up and touched his face again. “I almost . . .”

He whispered: “Enough, Georgie. You’re here now. Be here now.”