“Where’s Dad?” He went there and sat.
She turned off the television. “Out in the garage working on his motorcycle. Getting ready for spring.”
His dad owned a Harley. It was the one thing he didn’t hire someone to take care of.
“Dad said the chief editor of Modern Citizen Magazine called him.”
“They’ve left me messages.”
“Aren’t you going to call them back?”
“Do you think I should?”
“It would be a joint interview. You and that woman, Savanna Ivy.”
Excitement and reticence flopped in his stomach.
“What happened with the two of you?” his mom asked.
How could he explain that to his mom?
“Why aren’t you with her right now?”
“I’m here.”
“Yes, and we appreciate that, but we’ll always be here, honey. If you wait too long, you’re going to lose her.”
He stared at his mother. She was so insightful when it came to him. He’d forgotten that.
“Why did you leave her behind? Why not bring her with you here?”
“I had to set things right with you and Dad. And Fallon.”
His mom angled her head, all-knowing. “Honey, it’s okay to let her go.”
He sat back against the chair.
“Even Fallon agrees.” When he shot a look at her, she said, “We talked just before she left. She asked why you weren’t with Savanna. She said she was a nice woman, and brave.”
“She’s okay with it?”
“She said you should go get her.”
Fallon was okay with him moving on?
“It’s been a year, Korbin. That’s enough time to show your respect and love. Fallon doesn’t doubt your love for her mother. And she doesn’t expect you to live alone the rest of your life.”
While that helped, he still couldn’t take that leap.
“Let her go, Korbin.” When he just looked at her, she said, “Just do it. Just go back to Colorado and tell Savanna that you love her. I can see that you do. You had the same look with Niya. It’s okay if you love again. A lot of people don’t get another chance at it. Don’t let it pass you by because you feel guilty. What is that saying? Feel the guilt and do it anyway.”
“It’s not just that. What am I going to do with my future?” He was no longer a criminal. What would he do with his time? He needed direction.
“Do you love her?” his mom asked.
And the answer came into his eyes.
“Then go get her. Make a future with her. You both can figure it out together.”