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entrance. He heard her squeal of surprise and cracked up.
    “Where’s your cane?” she asked.
    “I didn’t need it,” Saul said dismissively. “Now answer my question, what color’s your hair?”
    “It’s various shades of brown.”
    “What about your eyes?”
    “Dark brown,” she supplied.
    So he was wrong on both counts, but he wasn’t disappointed. “You sound beautiful,” he smiled.
    “Thanks,” she drawled. “Do you want something to eat?”
    He sniffed the air. He smelled eggs and bacon and remembered he hadn’t eaten much the night before.
    “Yes, I do. You didn’t have to cook though. I would’ve made do with something.” His stomach growled. There was no pretending she didn’t hear that.
    “I didn’t mind, and I don’t think your stomach does, either,” Annie said, walking away from him.
    Saul liked listening to her movements as she retrieved plates and shared their food. His heart tripped. It sounded clichéd but his heart warmed at her presence. “Will you read to me? Psalms 91 again.”
    “How can I refuse reading you the Bible? Psalms 91 is a powerful piece of scripture because it shows how much God protects us. He was with you during the accident for sure. How many men can say they would be able to walk after a crash like that...”
    Saul listened as she rambled on, liking her voice. She had such positivity and promise, which made him feel as if he could do anything.
    “I’m going to church this Saturday, and please know, you have an open invite to come with me,” Annie stated.
    He didn’t want to hurt her feelings but it had been ages since he’d stepped foot inside a church. The last time he’d gone had been for his wife’s funeral. Nevertheless, he said, “I just might take you up on that.”
    “I’m more than happy to have you with me. You would love Pastor Noah Charleston. He is a dynamic preacher and expounds on the word so that even a baby can understand. He’s on television as well.”
    Saul smiled. “I’ve never heard him.” If it weren’t for Annie’s enthusiasm about God, he knew he wouldn’t have even entertained the discussion. “Does your pastor do counseling?”
    “Yes, he has a degree in mental health counseling. Do you want me to set up an appointment for you?”
    “Let me think on it a little,” Saul hedged. He’d take things one step at a time.
    “Can we talk about last night?” she asked. He could hear uncertainty in her voice and listened keenly. “It sounded like you were having a bad dream. I didn’t think to knock. I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.”
    Saul was quick to assure her. “I’m glad you came in and held my hand. It helped. I keep reliving the accident or my fights with my daughter. I can only hope that these will lessen in time.”
    All of a sudden, he ached for a human connection. “I know this sounds like an odd request but, can I touch you?” he asked. “I want to know what you look like?”
 “Sure. Without your sight, touching is a good way for you to get to know people.”
    He nodded at her professional tone. His senses heightened as she drew closer to him. When she was in proximity, he lifted his hand to tenderly outline her face. Her skin was smooth and soft. Her nose had a slight tilt and her lips—oh, those lips felt full and luscious.
    “You’re beautiful.” Saul licked his lips, suddenly wanting to place his over hers. Whoa. Where had that thought come from? Caught off guard, Saul moved his hand as if he’d been burnt.
    “Afraid I’ll bite?” she giggled.
    Her laughter tickled his senses, and he cracked up. A kitchen towel made its way to his face. Saul’s chest heaved. It’d been awhile since he laughed with such exuberance.
    “Well, I must say it feels good to return and hear you laughing. What’s so funny?”
    Saul tensed. He knew that voice. He swung towards the voice. “Annie, I’d like you to meet—
    Annie gave a squeak. “Macy Masters! Macy Masters is your