Chapter 1000 Catching up With Emily

I chuckled, remembering how my mom could not reach me when I was out on assignment. She must have spun the same line to comfort them, and it had stuck. "That's not the case anymore. My job's a breeze these days. If you miss me, just call me anytime." "Okay." "Ms. Scott, breakfast is served." The nanny emerged from the kitchen, catching me in the act of a clumsy hairdo. She laughed and took over. "I've got this." Admitting defeat with a grin, I handed over the hairbrush and stood up to grab some breakfast. I had planned to kick back at home after getting back from Tully City, especially since it was the weekend. A little downtime and a stroll with the kids sounded perfect. However, Emily's call came out of the blue. She had heard I was back in town and wanted to catch up. "You're back. Let's get together later. I've got something to discuss." "What's up?" I asked, my curiosity piqued by her cryptic tone. "We'll talk face-to-face," she replied, keeping it short and sweet. I agre