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    Technical Difficulties and Other Stories that Follow Saving Tessa
    Technical Difficulties and Other Stories that Follow Saving Tessa
    Technical Difficulties and Other Stories that Follow Saving Tessa
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    Technical Difficulties and Other Stories that Follow Saving Tessa

    By Stephanie Barr

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    After an adventure that nearly got Dylan Chroz, Tessa Miller, and Nathan Lawrence killed, one might think they'd want anything but more adventure, but what could be more intrepid than getting married.

    Short stories from New York, Rome, and places closer to home demonstrate that, for anyone associated with the Chroz family, trouble is always on the menu.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephanie Barr
    Release dateJun 13, 2018
    ISBN9780463881064
    Technical Difficulties and Other Stories that Follow Saving Tessa
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    Stephanie Barr

    Although Stephanie Barr is a slave to three children and a slew of cats, she actually leads a double life as a part time novelist and full time rocket scientist. People everywhere have learned to watch out for fear of becoming part of her stories. Beware! You might be next!

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      Technical Difficulties and Other Stories that Follow Saving Tessa - Stephanie Barr

      Technical Difficulties

      and Other Stories that Follow Saving Tessa

      by Stephanie Barr

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2018 Stephanie Barr

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      Dedicated to Stephanie, Roxy and Alex, always.

      To Chuck, Mirren and many other beta readers, proof that good beta readers are worth their weight in gold but I'm too scatterbrained to keep track of who read each story.

      Cover Art by Stephanie Barr

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      Table of Contents

      Technical Difficulties

      Roman Holiday

      Aftershocks

      Grandma's Cooking

      About the Author

      Preview of Saving Tessa

      Technical Difficulties

      Lawrence, that suggestion is ridiculous. I've never been to New York and I don't want to see it from the back of a hired limousine, Dylan said, knowing the earpiece's special boom would catch his voice and little else, even though the airport was noisy and crowded. Don't you trust me?

      Not an inch, his chauffeur/bodyguard, Nathan Lawrence, said on the other end of the line, his anger crystal clear though he was on the other side of the Atlantic. And I'm not suggesting. You've always been far too cavalier with your safety. Dylan just caught his muttered, I should never have let him talk me into going with Tessa.

      Lawrence, you're exaggerating. I followed your advice and have Kinsey's husband, Harper, with me, don't I? Didn't you vouch for him yourself? Isn't this the guy that saved Tessa? Frank Harper followed as his shadow as they made their way to baggage claim. Dylan had little doubt he was listening to Dylan's end of the conversation.

      Frank Harper is a good soldier and a solid man, Lawrence retorted. However, he's lived most of his life in the backwoods of Alabama and in Kentucky with Joe Kinsey. He doesn't know anything more about mass transit than you do, and less than that about your personal quirks. You're a magnet for trouble. Hire a damn car.

      Lawrence had not been showing his usual deference since the incident with Tessa and Dylan was wondering if he should say something about it. Still, Lawrence had helped save Tessa's life and had proven a reliable friend. So, instead of sharp rejoinder, Dylan said only, You worry too much. People use the subway every day. I don't think it's unreasonable to assume we can make one round trip into Manhattan and back to JFK airport.

      Chikatilo targeted children riding trains.

      "Chikatilo targeted children riding trains in the Soviet Union and seventy years ago. And I'm eighteen and am eighth dan in four different martial arts, two of which you taught me. And I have Frank Harper. I don't think the cases are comparable. Nor does this convince me you're not overreacting. Dylan quirked an eyebrow that Lawrence couldn't see. Interesting that you know so much about twentieth century serial killers."

      There was a pause. After all, Dylan had proved himself quite capable, hadn't he? Fine. Give your wallet to Frank.

      What? Why? Don't be paranoid.

      Give him your wallet! You ever dealt with a pickpocket? Frank and I dealt with plenty overseas.

      Dylan folded his lips. He was going to have to have a talk with Lawrence after all, but better to do it in person once Lawrence had returned from his trip with Tessa in Italy. Fine, he said in exactly the same tone as Lawrence had used. In the hopes of avoiding more insubordination, Dylan added, How's Tessa?

      Don't change the subject. You sent me over here, against my own advice, because you said I was the only one you trusted with your father and your fiancée. You'll just have to trust me. Now, you need to make sure you are safe and careful. Go straight to the hotel, order a room service breakfast, then take a taxi to the UN building.

      Dylan sighed. That's overkill. I memorized the street map of Manhattan on the plane. It's not but a few blocks…

      "Taxi. And while you're at it, think about what it means to me that the boy I think of with the same affection as my own son is giving a speech to the United Nations while I'm not even in the same country. You're speaking to world leaders while your father, his lover, and your fiancée are here in Italy on a trip that could have been rescheduled at any time if you had only told us about this speech."

      Dylan found himself hunching his shoulders. He had never wanted to make a production of it; he only agreed to speak because this kind of exposure was good for business. Tessa, he knew, would have postponed her trip if he'd asked, but he didn't want their wedding delayed. It is really not that big a deal, he said, knowing he sounded defensive.

      "The UN, Dylan. How often does that happen?"

      "Well, it's my first one, but I'm only eighteen. I expect it will happen again. And my father gave me the

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