The Devaney Brothers: Ryan and Sean: Ryan's Place. Sherryl Woods

      “Maybe you should.”

      “And maybe you should mind your own damned business!”

      He left her on the sidewalk staring after him, stunned by the force of his anger.

      “Well, hell,” she muttered, swiping at the tears spilling down her cheeks.

      She was still standing in the exact same spot, debating whether to go after him, when Ryan reappeared at the corner. She watched as he sucked in his breath, squared his shoulders and walked toward her.

      “I’m sorry,” he said. “I shouldn’t have bitten your head off like that.”