Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Being There

Jessi peered raptly at the screen of her laptop. The offices of Sea Star Celebrations were housed in a converted 1920s bungalow not far from downtown West Palm Beach. The living room served as a reception and waiting area. Jessi’s office had once been the home’s dining room, while Sarah occupied one of the two bedrooms. The other bedroom was used for files and storage, as was the tiny, detached garage in back.

“Jess?” Jessi had just finished ordering the programs for a wedding when Sarah stopped in her doorway.

“Hi, girlfriend!” Looking up, Jessi frowned. Sarah was pale and there were dark circles under her normally sparkling blue eyes. “What’s wrong?”

“I don’t know, I just suddenly started feeling awful. My head hurts, and I’m cold and achy. I’ve got about half a mind to take myself to the urgent care.”

“Cold and achy sounds like that flu that’s been going around. How about if I drive you to urgent care?”