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do that. You’re not just any girl. You’re smart, capable, and confident. Sometimes shit happens, but you’re great.”
                  She smiled at him, then leaned in to kiss him softly on the lips.
                  “Thanks. I’ ve been thin king about going back to school, ” she admitted shyly. “Not back to university, but to culinary school.”
                  “Really? That’s wonderful . ”
                  “Yeah, there’s one in Austin that I’ ve been looking at.”
                  “You should do it, Bree. Y ou’ll be great.”
                  “I’ ve been saving up and my mom said she’d pay half, so I should have the money soon. I’ ve been putting together the application.”
                  “How is your mother?” he asked with a grin. He and her mother had always been very fond of each other.
                  “She’s great. She moved with Ray, her new husband, out to a farm about thirty miles away. I don’t get to see her as often as I’d like, but I’m planning on heading out there this weekend.”
                  “I’m glad she’s happy. S he deserves it.” Colin and Briana had just started dating when Briana’s father died of a brain aneurysm rupture . He’d passed away in his sleep. It had been a total shock for Briana and her mother. Colin had been a wonderful source of support for them both, and Briana would always love him for that.
                  Her heart swelled at the memory and her eyes started to fill. She leaned in to kiss him again, with more force and feeling this time. It didn’t take much coaxing before Colin was resting on top of her, the weight of him causing the rest of her body to come alive.
                  The morning passed too quickly, and before she knew it, Briana had to leave so she could get some errands done before work that night.
                  Colin walked her to the door, his jeans unbuttoned and slung low on his hips.
                  She took a moment to appreciate the sight and feel of him before tearing herself away and reaching for the door handle.
                  “Will you go out with me Friday night?” he asked before she walked out the door.
                  She turned and looked up at him, “Like on a date?”
                  “Yes. I’ll pick you up and we can go to dinner, or whatever you’d like.” He looked so unsure of her answer that she couldn’t help the smile that blossomed on her face.
                  “I’d like that,” s he replied. “But I’m leaving early on Saturday to go to my Mom’s house, so it can’t be a really late night.”
                  “No problem,” Colin said, grinning widely, his eyes sparkling with pleasure. “I’ll pick you up at six.”
                  “Okay, I’ll see you then.” She leaned in for a quick kiss, but paused before turning to go. “Go easy on Rich, al l right? He loves you.”
                  Colin just nodded as she walked away.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Eleven
     
                  Colin walked into work the next day with a skip in his step and a smile on his face. He was excited at the prospect of his date that evening with Bree, and hoped to continue to rebuild her trust in him.
                  He was heading towards the back room when he noticed Rich at the counter talking with a pretty blonde as he made a sundae. He knew that they needed to talk, but figured it best to have it out after Rich was done with his customers.
                  When he got to the back office he booted up the computer and checked his email. He deleted all of the spam and random giveaways, but paused, when he saw an email from his ex.
                  He’d met Shawn during