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decked out in pink.”
    Gavin chimed in, “And adores Kyle for some strange reason. I’m definitely the more kid-friendly one.” Gavin was a few inches shorter, and not as bulky. Cadence was always calling him her teddy bear, and he did kind of look like one, especially when he stopped shaving for any length of time.
    Cadence giggled. “Sounds like you’re being pulled together. She might be hesitant, but you’re a wonderful guy. A woman would be lucky to catch you.”
    “Hey,” Gavin balked. “I’m your guy. No jumping ship.”
    There was a playful swat. “I’m not jumping ship, love-bear, I’m encouraging our friend to get himself a woman worthy of his attention.”
    “Oh fine,” he grumbled.
    Kyle laughed at their banter. “Don’t worry, Cadence. I plan to woo Mila. Once I figure out how to stop making her nervous.”
    “Probably not for the reasons you think,” Cadence offered.
    Gavin came on. “Cadence was complaining we couldn’t bring dessert.” He laughed. “She reluctantly agreed to making some sides.”
    “Sorry, when Mila suggested it, Cherish begged for her cherry pie. What was I supposed to do? Say no?” He laughed. He had a feeling he wouldn’t be able to resist that little girl any more than her mother could.
    “My lovely wife will get over it. See you then.” The call ended and Kyle stared at the ceiling, thinking about Mila.
     

Chapter 6
     
     
    The bathroom sink came apart. Completely freaking fell apart. Mila was a mess, soaking wet, trying to get the darned thing fixed. She had the water underneath shut-off, but was having a pain of a time trying to clean up the huge puddle that had seeped everywhere so she could assess the damage.
    And then her phone rang. Probably Deanna, calling to bring back Cherish. She managed to run to the bedroom and swipe her phone off the dresser.
    She was out of breath. “Hi, sorry I didn’t answer faster.”
    “No worries. Why do you sound so frazzled?” Aunt Dee asked.
    “Bathroom sink is busted, and I only halfway know what I’m doing. After I clean up the mess, I’ll look up how to fix it.”
    “Right, well Cherish wanted to bring you donuts and chai, so hurry and clean up the mess.”
    “Thanks, I could use some sugar.” She hung up and went back to work, soaking up all the water. Thankfully, it was mostly on her sweats and white tank. She had managed to dry the floor in time for the doorbell to ring.
    Were they already on the way? What the hell?
    She hurried downstairs, and threw the door open to find Kyle wearing a smile. A blush crept up his face when his eyes landed on her chest.
    She glanced down and covered herself in mortification.
    His deep velvety voice was even lower, huskier. “I hear you could use a hand with your sink. Your aunt called.”
    “Shit… uh, sorry. I didn’t expect you. Come on,” she muttered and led him upstairs with her arms wrapped around her chest, hiding the wet t-shirt look. “I’m so embarrassed, I should have looked, or changed, or something. I thought you were Dee and Cherish. God, if it had been Tommy…” she shook her head, feeling like the biggest idiot.
    Kyle chuckled. “If it had been your neighbor’s son, you’d fuel many a wet dream.”
    “Right, you have better fodder for that,” she mumbled.
    His hand gently landed on her shoulder, and she nearly jumped out of her skin. “Oh, you star in all my dreams lately, but I didn’t want to embarrass you further.”
    “I uh…um…” she stammered. Her brain refused to respond, and she was at a total loss for words.
    “Sorry, I have the habit of making you uncomfortable.” He squeezed her shoulder and stepped back. “Show me where, and while you go change, I’ll see what we need to do. All right?”
    “Yeah, and thanks.”
    “Don’t mention it,” he murmured.
    So stupid, so flipping stupid, but too damned late to zip my mouth .
    “In here. I managed to shut-off the water, and clean up most of the mess. But I can’t figure