Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 38

Chapter 38

"Really?” Kate said, her eyes lighting up with excitement. "I've been thinking about the Grand Canyon first. The views are just stunning around this time of year."

The Grand Canyon, huh?

Shawn's mind flickered.

Why did that place sound so familiar?

Oh, right. Allison had mentioned it once. She'd talked about planning to visit during the holidays. What was it

he had said back then? Something about the crowds and how it wouldn't be any fun.

Now, with the holidays upon them, Shawn felt an urge to say no. But thoughts of Allison made him pause and reconsider.

"Sure, let's hit the Grand Canyon."

After a bit of TV time with Kate, Shawn still couldn't shake that restless feeling.

of the hospital. Take it easy and rest up. I need to step out

didn't push for details. She knew he was still adjusting to the breakup with Allison and needed space to sort through

Shawn dialed

let's grab a drink. Get Colt

Shawn often hit up. Walking

a grin, “Shawn, flying solo?

puzzled, "Why would she be

Colt was caught off

cook up an answer,

Allison. Why aren't you asking

Colt was taken aback.

Shawn? Ever since Kate came back, she's been right besides you. Why are you suddenly talking about Allison? Didn't you say she was

something more complicated. He couldn't argue

jumped in to

been MIA lately.

down and lighting a cigarette. “Kate was laid up in the hospital for

eyebrows shot up. "Shawn, didn't you just say Allison's your girlfriend? You've been holed up at the hospital with Kate and Allison didn't

Shawn's mood darkened.

had Allison flipped out, but she

it and took a long drag on his cigarette. “Yeah, she's calling it

Uh-oh...