Jennifer Snow - Love, Lies and Mistletoe

Emilio looked nervous as he caught the code word. “Nothing yet. In fact, it’s about a week overdue.”

Jacob smiled, patting the man on the back. To anyone watching, he was just an old friend stopping by for a visit. One who expertly turned his face away from all camera angles. “Well, they always come when they’re ready. Be sure to let me know as soon as he or she arrives,” he said.

“Jake, are you sure about this?” Emilio sat behind his desk, and Jacob could see his hands shaking.

Reaching casually for the volume button on the stereo, the sound of “Jingle Bell Rock” drowning out his words, he leaned closer as he said, “Yes. I’m sure. And this is your way out once and for all, Emilio. Call the number I gave you immediately as soon as you know anything.”

“He’s coming here himself,” the man mumbled.

Jacob forced his voice to sound worry-free as he said, “I know. And that’s why I need to be here, too.” As soon as he could arrest the man in action, accepting his cargo, the faster Emilio could be free of his involvement, the court case could be over, and his sister and nephew could go home... he could go home.

The man swallowed hard. “Okay.”

Jacob touched his shoulder. “Emilio, we both need this.” This shot at redemption was the only way either of them could move on with their lives.

“I know, Jake. I won’t let you down.”

He nodded. Unfortunately, it wasn’t Emilio he was worried about.

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