“Let’s get this over with then.”
“I guess the question on everyone’s mind is how did you find out where Casey was?”
“I was out on my back deck having my morning coffee just like I do almost every day before work. I saw smoke and had to check it out.”
“That cabin isn’t exactly visible from the main road.” Seth narrowed his gaze and chewed on the end of his pen.
“True. When I first moved here, I took a ride to explore what I saw from my back door. I found the cabins then, and knew they were abandoned. Which is why when I saw the smoke I got curious.”
“Well, I guess we have you to thank. If we hadn’t spotted your bike, God only knows what would have happened.”
“I’m just glad it all worked out.” Taylor forced a smile, and rubbed the top of his legs. “Is there anything else?”
“I’ll call you if anything comes up.” Chief Walker stood and rounded his desk, offering his hand. “Let me be the first to apologize for all the bullshit we put you through.”
Taylor patted his back. “You were just doing your job. I won’t be around much longer.”
Dianne sat up straight in her seat. “What do you mean?”
“It’s time to move on. Johnstown is going to have to find another fall guy. It won’t be me.”
“Can’t say as I blame you, Taylor,” replied Seth. “It’s too bad though, it looks like you have a nice set up going here. Where will you go?”
He shrugged. “Where ever MJ takes me.”
“Well, good luck with whatever you decide to do, and thank you.”
His gaze settled on Dianne. “I’ll be around for a few more days tying up loose ends, if you need me.” He tapped two fingers to his brow and walked out of the station.
She took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Her mind made up, she stood and unhooked her holster. She put it on the desk in front of her partner and laid her badge on top.
“You can’t be serious?” Seth narrowed his gaze at her.
She smiled, feeling like a weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
“Why don’t you take a couple days off and get some rest.”
“No, Seth, I won’t be changing my mind.” She inched toward the door. “Thanks for everything.” The rumble of Taylor’s motorcycle prompted her to open the door without looking back.
Taylor pulled out into the street.
“Taylor!” Dianne waved her arms above her head and ran after his bike.
He stopped at the corner and looked back over his shoulder. She reached his side and gasped for breath. The corners of his mouth lifted in a smile that set her heart a flutter.
“How about that rain check?” She tucked her hair behind her ear.
Taylor’s brow arched. “I thought you couldn’t ride on duty?”
“As of now, I’m officially off duty.”
“Well, now. Why don’t you hop on then?”
Dianne slipped in behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist.
“Any place in particular you want to go?”
She nuzzled the back of his neck and whispered in his ear, “Any way the wind blows, baby.”
The End
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