Garrett whistled while he showered for work the following morning. He felt like he was living a dream. He would be seeing Maddy again tonight, something he'd dreamed about for years. He hoped she had gotten her plans settled or at least organized for her mother's estate because he wanted her relaxed for the evening. He left early for Maddy's with the plan to be on time.

He reminisced about the first time he laid eyes on her in seventh grade. They'd become fast friends, and he ...