Lettie dropped it.

Truth was, she knew Jessie's thoughts. She fretted Jessie might go back to Albert. She'd seen his persistence that night, feared he'd keep pestering Jessie.

Jessie escorted her mom home before going back to the studio.

After a busy afternoon, nearing eight o'clock, she was leaving work.

Opening her car door, Axell approached, gripping her hand. “Jessie, let's chat."