“Makes sense.” Jensen said. He didn’t press or make her feel judged for turning down Tim's fondest wish.

Jensen took a step closer and inclined his head so he couldn’t be heard over Tim's giggling. The closeness raised goose bumps on her arms. "I have missed you, Kat. I just wanted to stop by and say hi. It's been a while. I sincerely hope you haven't been avoiding me"

Katherine looked down at the sidewalk, then back at him. "No of course not. I have just been busy, that's all. I'm sure you have been too"

He nodded.

Letting him in meant he’d be in her life, in Tim's life,...