She glanced over at Robert, who was already absorbed in a paperback thriller, his reading glasses perched on the bridge of his nose.
“Glad we went?” she asked, squeezing his hand.
He looked up and smiled.
“Best decision we’ve made in a long time. Though I’m pretty sure you’re already thinking about all the cases waiting for you back home.”
“Maybe just a little,” she admitted with a laugh.
The plane began to taxi toward the runway, and passengers settled into their seats.
Flight attendants moved through the cabin, checking seat belts and overhead compartments.
Everything felt normal.
Melissa closed her eyes, already mentally planning the week.
Then the pilot’s voice came through the speakers.
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