More Than Gratitude

Sadie smiled and nodded. "She's doing much better. I think she'll be ready to leave the hospital soon."

Gavin coughed into his fist, looking uncomfortable.

In all the years she'd known him, Sadie had never seen him so uneasy. She grinned. "What is it? Is there something you're having trouble saying?"

Gavin glanced around. The hallway was bustling and far from private.

He gestured toward a quieter