Chapter 19: Dads and Heartbeats“Zachary Fane!” John froze as two middle-aged women intercepted them. “It’s good to see you, dear. We’ve heard you were home.”
“Marge, Monica.” Zach nodded politely. Both of them peered curiously at John. “You know, John.” Zachary sighed.
“We know of John.” The woman with the warm chocolaty eyes grinned at him. “We’ve heard a lot about you.”
They had?
“I’m sure you have.” Zachary nodded and looked like he was about to start walking again.
“You’re staying put this time, Zachary?” The woman, presumably Monica, focused on Zachary instead of John, letting him breathe for a moment. They seemed like sweet but nosey ladies, and John didn’t want them snooping around in his business.
“That is the plan, yes.”
“That’s lovely. Isn’t that lovely, Monica?” Marge lin
