“She’s inside,” Matthew responded, his tone brief, as he welcomed Flossie inside.

Stella asked with concern, “Flossie! Are you hurt? Did the doctor see you?”

“I’m okay, just a few scr@pes and bruises.

” Flossie gave a slight shake of her head.

“But what about you? You took the knife for me.

“Oh, this? It’s nothing that a bandage can’t handle.

Don’t worry about me.

” Stella attempted to lighten the mood.

“How will you be getting back? We can drop you off.

“That’s kind of you, but I just came to check on you.

I should head back now.

” Flossie refused the offer.

“Mr.

to attend to, so I won’t

relieved you’re

friend, feeling a surge of

“I’m so sorry.

you here to relax, and instead,

were hurt because

“It’s nothing.

We’re friends, after all.

saved me; it could have been much

out now, but let’s catch

slightly rattled by the events, waved

not press Flossie to stay

the cruise ship, Flossie breathed in the fresh ocean

to take a walk to clear her mind before

a car pulled up

window lowered, revealing Benny’s stoic

his tone devoid of

chance to read for

jaw dropped when she saw

Flossie just standing there, Benny urged impatiently, “Get

sure it

wasted no time, hopping

up, she asked, “What

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