There aren't too many people around who just drop by these days. Kate and Carla Jean are long gone and Effy has her key, so she lets herself in. That leaves only Ellie to turn up unexpected. When I get to the door, though, it's not her, but a man I don't recognize, looking for Effy.

I guess that's something I should probably get used to. She's more social than I am by far. She hasn't been back all that long, but she's got more friends than I do easy.

Including this guy, apparently.

I shake my head. "She went into town earlier," I tell him. "Should be back soon, though."