Both Jack and Ava remained frozen like that for what seemed like forever before Ava's cough broke the spell. 'I … ' Ava spurted, putting her hand to her chest like she couldn't breathe.
Jack pulled out the chair for her to sit on. Its legs creaked across the stone floor like massive claws tearing the silence. He frowned at Jed. 'Can we get her a glass of water?'
Jedi nodded towards the sink. 'There's a glass in the cupboard.'
While Jack poured her the water, Jedi leaned back against the kitchen counter. 'It's my farm now. I run it for Dad. He ain't been well since Mom died.' He smiled like he was mocking some childish dream. 'Never did make it out of our small town the way you did, Ava.'
Ava shook her head as Jack tried to put the glass of water to her lips. 'Where is your dad?'
