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with her has been.” She noticed that Cassidy made no attempt to politely deny that she’d had a problem. “What do you think Beau’s problem is?”
    “Like I said. She speaks her mind. She tells it like it is.” She thought about it for a few moments. “I guess they’re too much alike as well. He’s used to getting his own way. And he’s used to being in charge, in control.”
    Corinne nodded. That certainly described Ruby even though she didn’t like to admit it. “But they’re traits that are acceptable in a little girl, even if not desirable. But she’s just exploring her world and finding her place in it. Describing a full-grown man in the same way doesn’t make him sound very appealing.”
    Cassidy shrugged. “Maybe I’m being too harsh.”
    “But you don’t like him?”
    “It’s not that. It’s just. I don’t know. He’s not as open as the others, I don’t know him as well, but I think that’s because he’s not easy to get to know.”
    “Hey, ladies,” Summer stuck her head out the door. “The coast’s clear in the kitchen now if you want to come back in?”
    “Thanks.” Corinne followed Cassidy back inside
    “Where’ve they gone?” asked Cassidy.
    Summer smiled. “Carter decided he wanted to show them his new greenhouse he’s working on. Though I think it was really just an excuse to get all the guys out of the way so us girls could talk.”
    Gina smiled. “He’s such a sweetheart. He makes out he’s so clueless, but he keeps an eye on everything, doesn’t he?”
    Summer’s eyes shone and she nodded her agreement. “He’s the most amazing guy ever.”
    Corinne smiled at the way Cassidy rolled her eyes. “Forgive our little love-struck missy here.”
    “Nothing to forgive,” said Corinne. “I think it’s awesome.”
    “Thank you,” said Summer.
    “Looks like someone else is love-struck from what I could tell, too,” said Gina. She raised an eyebrow at Corinne. “What’s the story with you and Beau?”
    She sighed. “There isn’t one. I mean, he’s an attractive guy. I know none of you will argue with that, he’s a Remington after all, but that’s all there is to it.”
    “You don’t like him?”
    “Whether I like him or not is irrelevant.”
    “But why?”
    “Because he doesn’t like Ruby!”
    “Oh.” Gina’s face fell. Corinne had to notice that she didn’t have any arguments to offer. She shrugged. “It’s okay. I’m used to it. Being a single mom and dating don’t exactly go well together. If I’m going to take a risk on a guy I need to have a pretty strong inkling that he’s worth it. From what I’ve seen,” she looked around at the others, “and heard, Beau doesn’t exactly inspire the right feeling.”
    “Aww,” Summer looked upset. “I wish you’d give him a chance. He means well.”
    “If it was just about me, I probably would. But I have Ruby to consider. It’s hard knowing that she thinks the world of him, when he can’t stand her.”
    “I think it’s more like he’s scared of her,” said Gina.
    “Whatever it is, I don’t want to take the risk of her getting hurt. It’s just not worth it.” She turned at the sound of guys coming back in. “I’m glad I got to talk to you all about it, but I’d rather we just dropped it?”
    The others nodded their agreement.
    “What’s going on in here?” asked Shane as he came and wrapped an arm around Cassidy’s shoulders. “What kind of trouble are you ladies brewing?”
    Cassidy turned to look up at him with big wide innocent eyes. “Nothing. What makes you ask?”
    “Now I’m worried,” said Shane with a laugh. “I didn’t think you were up to anything till you gave me the Little Miss Innocent look. Now I’m pretty damned sure you are.”
    Cassidy laughed and pushed him off her. “What are you saying?”
    Shane shrugged. “That you, my love, can be accused of many things, but being innocent isn’t one of them.”
    Cassidy huffed as she pushed him again. Corinne