Chapter 290

THE RIDE HOME FROM NEW YORK passed quickly. Leesa and Dominic talked some, but mostly she just enjoyed being behind the wheel, cruising at highway speeds through the scenic wooded hills of western Connecticut. She didn’t get to drive all that often, especially on the freeway, so she still got a kick out of it. Since it was pretty early in the afternoon, traffic was light, making driving all the more enjoyable. She wished Rave could be making the ride with them, but of course that was impossible.

In less than two hours, they were back on Route 66, heading through Meriden toward Middletown. Just before they entered the town that had become her home, Leesa glanced toward Dominic.

“Do you mind if we take a little side trip?” she asked.

“Not at all. Where do you want to go?”

“To East Hampton, to show Cali what you did to my leg. She’ll be thrilled.”

“I’m certain she will be.” Dominic clos