“Aren’t you nning any changes?” Rosalynn finally asked.
Tilda shrugged.
“There’s no need to tinker with perfection,” she replied.
Rosalynn blinked, surprised.
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Did that imply Tilda was happy with the romantic scenes?
“Should I take that as apliment?” Rosalynn asked hesitantly.
Tilda chuckled.
“Rosalyn, your talent is undeniable.
Why not write another novel?”
Rosalynn contemted the idea.
“Maybe after the baby arrives.
” Brian might object if she started writing now.
“Well, when you do decide to adapt another one, keep me in mind for the screeny,” Tilda joked.
“Another easy gig wouldn’t hurt.
”
Easy gig? That implied minimal effort for a big payoff.
Rosalynn couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Only a true intellectual could deliver such a backhandedpliment,” she said.
“It takes a keen eye to appreciate the subtlety.
”
Tilda grinned.
“Likewise.
”
They bantered back and forth until Karina walked over.
“What are you guys talking about?”
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“Easy gigs,” Tilda quipped with a wink.
“Easy gigs?” Karina repeated, her brow furrowed in confusion.
Tilda and Rosalynn exchanged amused nces and burst outughing.
“Excuse me, I need to hit the restroom,” Tilda announced, standing up.
“Carry on without me!”
As Tilda left, Rosalynn turned to Karina, who stifled a yawn and asked, “You okay? You look exhausted.
Are you not getting enough sleep?”
Karina sighed.
“I keep having dreams.
They’re keeping me up at night.
”
“About Barlow?” Rosalynn asked gently, sensing Karina’s sadness.
“Yeah,”
Karina admitted.
“There’s a new neighbor across from Haleigh’s.
He looks a lot like Barlow.
That’s why Barlow’s been in my dreamstely.
”
Understanding dawned on Rosalynn’s face.
She pulled Karina into a silent embrace, offering wordlessfort.