Shelter in the Rain

Joanna had achieved her purpose. “All right. I've completed my mission, so I shall take my leave now.”

Before leaving, she grinned and told Valerie, “You make great coffee. I hope I get to drink the coffee you brew another time.”

Valerie got up to send her off. “You're welcome to visit me anytime.”

“Don't worry. I won't bring Dominic here,” Joanna replied with a low chuckle.

Valerie broke into a s