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spinning.” He lifted an eyebrow. “What would you say if I told you I want to promote you to manager?”
    Shock shot through Shaun. “Seriously?” That had to be the last thing he expected. He’d only been there a few months.
    “Seriously.” Jimmy shrugged. “You already practically run things around here. We’d just be making it official and matching up your pay to your responsibilities.” He tilted his head. “There’s one catch. I’d need you to stay overnight on the property sometimes. Mostly on the weekends. But one of the things I need to be able to do is spend more time in the city, and someone will need to stay on-site.”
    Shaun nodded. “That’d be okay, I guess. What about when we’re booked up, though? I’d need a place to stay.”
    “That’s the other part of it,” Jimmy replied. “We want to build another bungalow. My place is just too small for three, and the way it’s laid out, expanding it isn’t really an option. So we’d build a new one.” He waved in the general direction of the driveway leading out to the main road. “The property runs far enough to the side of the entrance that we can set it back in the trees a little. Make it more private. And then—” He grinned and pointed toward the side door. “—you can use this bungalow whenever you need it. All the time, if you want.”
    Thoughts tumbled unfettered through Shaun’s mind. “I… I mean, it sounds great,” he said quickly. “I’d probably want to talk about some more specifics first.”
    “Of course,” Jimmy agreed. “I’m actually all organized about this. You’d be proud! I have an offer letter that spells out everything, and it’s totally negotiable.” He straightened up. “I’ll bring it out, and you can take your time looking it over.” He lifted a finger. “Don’t go anywhere!”
    He disappeared around the corner toward the office he shared with Cory and Mikey, and Shaun drew in a breath and blew it out slowly. Wow. Three months on the job and the boss was ready to promote him? How often did that happen?
    Granted, the offer had as much to do with Jimmy and his needs as Shaun and his abilities. But either way, the offer was there.
    Thoughts tumbled over themselves in Shaun’s head until he couldn’t make heads or tails of them. He gave himself a mental shake. Wait to see the offer. Get the facts first.
    He knew one thing, though: if he took the job, he wouldn’t be able to hide the specifics from his gran forever. Lord, what if she wants to come see my office? The idea left Shaun half amused, half horrified.
    Jimmy returned then, and Shaun did his best to shove his thoughts down deep as Jimmy handed him two neatly typed sheets of paper. “Read it over, think about it, and let me know your decision.” Jimmy crossed his arms on the countertop. “No great rush, but… can you let me know in two weeks? If you decide against it, I’m gonna have to hire some more help.”
    Shaun nodded. “Will do.” He smiled. “Boss.”
    Jimmy laughed. “Okay, well, this is a bad segue, but we’re having two pool parties Saturday night. Both decks going full force. You can take your pick—I’m not about to tell an employee he’s gotta get naked when that ain’t part of the deal. But I do want you to come.” He raised a hand. “Totally separate from the job offer. Promise.”
    Shaun believed that, but…. “Can’t. Got a long drive home and a long drive back Sunday morning.”
    Jimmy snorted. “Bring a bag. You can stay over.”
    Shaun spared him a glance. “We’re booked up. Have been for weeks.”
    “Nope. Cabin two will be available.”
    Shaun gave Jimmy a longer look and a raised an eyebrow. “You know something I don’t?”
    Jimmy laughed. “It’s Cory’s matchmaking at work. He got Taylor to come out for Xavier, and holy shiznits , did they ever hit it off. They’ve been holed up in Xavier’s cabin for, like, six hours already. Hell, I don’t know if we’ll be able to pry them