Melody (THE LOGAN FAMILY) (34 page)

“Yeah.” Sarah looked at the front door. She turned from his gaze. “Did you really come all the way over here for that file? You could have called. Melody would have gone to work extra early if you needed her to.”

“Yeah, I know,” he exhaled. “I wanted to see how you were doing. I know this has been very hard on you. Uh, I wanted to let you know that I’ve seen Keith in jail.”

She rubbed her face. “He wanted me to tell you he loves you.”

“Well, I don’t want to hear it. And I would appreciate it if you wouldn’t come over here with little messages from Keith.”

“Sarah, that’s not why I came. I just wanted you to know that someone is here for you.” She looked at him. “If Melody isn’t there or your friends, then you can always come to me. I want to help you in any way I can.”

“Jeff, I know that you have feelings for me, right?” He shrugged. “But I’m not ready to even think of being with a man right now. It will be a long time before I trust another man again.”

“Sarah, I completely understand.” He smiled. “I want to be your friend, though. And I’m not doing it for any other reason than to just be there.”

“I appreciate that.” She smiled.

Melody walked out with the file. “Here you go, Jeff.”

“Thanks.” Jeff slid it under his arm. “Sarah, remember what I said, okay? And there’s still some good men left in the world. I’d like to think I’m one of them. Just don’t let Keith make you think otherwise, okay?” She nodded. “See you, Melody.”

“Bye, Jeff.” She waved. He looked at Sarah for the longest time, and drove off seconds later. “What was that about?” Melody asked Sarah.

Sarah grinned. “It’s about
me
…finally being the one in control.” She put her arms around Melody’s shoulders.

Melody smiled.

THE END