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“You don’t have to,” he says.

That helps.

I look out through the windshield for a moment before answering.

“I’ll go.”

Ross nods once and turns his attention back to the road.

“She’ll come,” he tells Sebastian.

“Good,” Sebastian says. “Jane will be thrilled to finally meet her.”

I turn my head toward Ross.

He hears the question before I ask it.

“I’ve mentioned you,” he says.

“How much?”

“Enough.”

Sebastian laughs through the speakers.

“That means almost nothing, Blaire.”

I smile despite myself.

“Good to know some things haven’t changed,” I say.

“Neither has his talent for editing reality,” Sebastian replies.

Ross shakes his head.

“I’m hanging up now.”

“You always were sensitive,” Sebastian says. “Seven-thirty.”

The call ends. For a few minutes, neither of us says anything. I stare at the road ahead and let the reality of the evening settle in.

Ross glances toward me.

“You’re nervous.”

“A little.”

“About Sebastian?”

“About seeing him again.”

Ross nods.

“He’ll be happy to see you.”

“I hope so.”

“He will.”