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She was just reaching for the phone when it rang. Startled, she flinched at the noise, then laughed at how keyed-up she seemed to be. She picked up the phone, wondering who could be calling her at home at this hour, half-hoping it was Dianne.
“Hello?” she said into the receiver.
There was a dry chuckle at the other end. “Hi, Red…..”
Part Two
The sound of that voice, calling her by that name, hit her like a physical blow, even after two years. She realized that her heartbeat was thudding in her ears. For a moment, her vision blurred. She took one long, deep breath to try to calm herself before answering him.
“How did you get this number?” she demanded. “I said I didn’t want to see you again. Ever. Remember?”
“I remember real good, Red,” he chuckled. “If YOU remember, I never agre
