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Blackbird in the Reeds by Sam Burns6/20/2023 ![]() ![]() A few red and gold stragglers clung on the other side, despite the season. ![]() The branches on the burned side of the tree, even those that had obviously grown after the fire, had already lost all of their leaves. Left was the ancient, half-burned Oak, stretching up to the sky. “If there’s anything I can do, I will.” Jesse beamed at him when he came out. It had been so specific that it had seemed important. Jesse had dropped out of college? Even in the great European vacation plans of their childhood, Jesse had always been adamant that he was going to have a degree in business. He hasn’t been the same since he dropped out of college.” Devon blinked. When she turned back to Devon, she seemed serious. Thanks.” She started to turn away, then stopped and looked at Jesse. “Just tell Lachlan you’re bringing me lunch, and he’ll throw something together. “ You’re gonna clean that window, Jesse Hunter!” “ Do you want anything? I mean, I know there’s a tray of pastries and all, but like, a sandwich?” If she was letting him off to get food, it was the least he could do. Especially living right above the shop.” She made a shooing motion toward Jesse and then raised her voice. Your grandmother would have been the first to recommend it if she weren’t off being lovey. ![]() I mean, not just about lunch, but-” “ Don’t worry about it. There’s only so much you can do until you’re feeling better.” “Thank you, Salli. Gran owned the shop, it was obvious that she was the boss. ![]()
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