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first thing that came to Serenity’s mind was a certain Music Man with piercing blue eyes. She sat up quickly, the movement disturbing Kia. She stood lazily, shot Serenity a nasty glare, and jumped to the floor.
    “Yes, besides that.”
    Lexi laughed, the sound flowing into a cough. When it had quieted, she said, “You used to crochet. Do you remember that? You could pick it up again. We can always use tiny hats for the preemies here at the hospital. Maybe you could start up an online store and make a little side money.”
    “Are you serious? I haven’t crocheted since I was fifteen.”
    “I thought you were bored. YouTube has a wealth of tutorials.” Lexi started coughing again.
    Serenity had to admit the idea held some appeal. She could make gifts for her family for Christmas in a few months.
    “Listen, Lexi. You need to go and get some rest. That cough sounds horrible. Are you sure you don’t need to see a doctor?”
    There was a pause and she could hear the exchange of voices before Lexi came back on the line. “I’m sure, but Lance is insisting. He has an appointment for me tomorrow afternoon.”
    Lance must have taken the phone from her because his voice reached Serenity’s ear. “Tell her, if she doesn’t go to the doctor willingly, I’ll pick her up and carry her there myself.”
    Serenity chuckled. “I’ll do it. You’re a good guy, Lance.”
    “Make sure to pass that along, too.”
    She was still laughing when Lexi got her phone back. “Go to the doctor. It doesn’t hurt. Get some meds and get to feeling better, huh?”
    “I will. I’ll talk to you soon.”
    “You bet. Love you.”
    “I love you, too.”
    Serenity slid her phone onto the coffee table. The moment she did, Kia jumped back up on her lap, purring as she rubbed her head against Serenity’s arm.
    “What do you think? Should I get some yarn and learn to crochet? I bet you’d like a ball of yarn, no matter what I do with it, wouldn’t you?”
    Kia continued to purr as she curled up on Serenity’s stomach, apparently content right where she was.
    Serenity’s mind drifted to the other suggestion Lexi had made. She chuckled when she thought about what her sister would have said if she’d known about Aaron. She would insist Serenity bring him to a family night dinner. While she’d have to endure Tuck and Lance questioning him, it would be Lexi dropping hints about a happily-ever-after. And that was the last thing she needed right now. It was definitely better that she kept Aaron to herself.

Chapter Nine
     
     
    Ever since the air conditioner went out yesterday morning, their place had been uncomfortably hot. Tired of sweating, Serenity suggested they get out for a while and Gideon had responded by shoving his feet into his shoes and running to the door.
    Serenity walked into the craft store and welcomed the air conditioning as the doors slid shut behind them. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d been in a place like this. By the fascinated look on Gideon’s face, she wasn’t sure he ever had.
    From the giant fall display in the middle of the entrance to the floor-to-ceiling shelves containing more pumpkins and scarecrows, it was the most she’d ever seen in one place. It would be easy to get lost browsing this Sunday afternoon. Especially when she wasn’t in a hurry to get home.
    Gideon climbed into the main part of a shopping basket and they headed towards the back of the store in search of yarn. It took ten minutes to locate it, but then she stood in awe at the three aisles of yarn in every weight and color.
    Gideon reached for a skein of neon red. “Not that one, big guy.” Under her guidance, they chose several colors together. A few crochet hooks and some tapestry needles later and she was more than ready to escape yarntopia.
    Focusing closely on maneuvering the basket through the large displays of glass vases and objects, she hadn’t expected Gideon to stand up quickly and start gesturing down an