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.

just got out of the hospital. Take it easy and rest

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

outside, Shawn dialed

a drink. Get Colt and

met up at a swanky club Shawn often hit up. Walking into the private room, he

grin,

puzzled, "Why would

was caught

Colt could cook up an answer, Shawn dropped a

is Allison. Why

Colt was taken aback.

since Kate came back, she's been right besides you. Why are you suddenly talking

something more complicated. He couldn't argue with

quickly jumped in

you've been MIA lately. What's

a cigarette. “Kate was laid up in the hospital for a few days, so I stayed

just say Allison's your girlfriend? You've been holed up at the hospital with

Shawn's mood darkened.

Allison flipped out, but she

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

Uh-oh...