The brisk knock on the door alerted Cadence to who was on the other side more so than any visual even could have. Pulling it open, she smiled at Elliott who was leaning against the doorjamb, her phone in his hand. "Mornin' kid. You ready to do this?"

Taking a deep sigh, she nodded, stepping out of the way so he could fit his large body through the door.

Handing her the phone he said, "So, do you want me to stay then?"

Once again, Cadence nodded. It was about 10:00 in the morning, but she was feeling exhausted. After the conversation she had had with Aaron much earlier that...