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said.
    â€œWhat?”
    â€œI had them call in and set me up. Maybe we can model our Mile of Men after that. Have some eligible bachelorettes sign up to pick from the men. What do you think?”
    â€œSounds great. We’ll start with you.”
    â€œYeah, that’ll help. There are tons of great guys in Detroit just waiting to date me,” Lauren said.
    â€œI’m sure there are,” Ray said in a voice that was so kind. He was a nice man despite the fact that he was so bossy.
    Lauren realized she might have revealed some of her insecurities in that last statement. “I’m kind of seeing someone now.”
    â€œCan you get him to be part of the lineup?” Ray asked.
    â€œFive minutes,” Rodney said.
    â€œI don’t know.” Why had she blurted that out? Jack hadn’t called her, and she wasn’t sure he would again. But she was weary of blind dates. She couldn’t face another one. “Why?”
    â€œWell, if you pick him and things work out, that’ll be a great promotion for next year’s event.”
    She heard the promo for the morning show and the intro for herself start playing. She mouthed the words thank you to Rodney. She didn’t want to discuss Jack with this DJ or with anyone else. She doubted he’d stand out on the street even to help Ty out.
    â€œGood morning, Detroit. Let’s welcome my new partner on the air—Lauren B, aka Miss Lonely Hearts. She’s looking for a good man, and we need you to volunteer as part of our Mile of Men.”
    â€œThat’s right, Ray, I am looking for a good man. And I’m willing to bet so are a lot of other women in Detroit. So let WCPD do the screening and join us on Valentine’s Day.”
    Lauren let Ray continue telling the rules and directing listeners to the Web site. The computer screen in front of her flashed up. Chopped Liver on line two.
    Ray finished talking and pushed a button to play music. “We’ll be taking callers who want to volunteer next.”
    Lauren hit line two, careful to make sure it wasn’t on the air.
    â€œThis is Lauren.”
    â€œStill looking for a man?” Jack asked in his deep voice.
    â€œWell, that is why I’m here.” She didn’t have to explain herself.
    â€œSorry I couldn’t call over the weekend. Some of my old college frat brothers were in town and wanted to do the Detroit club scene.”
    â€œYou don’t have to explain.” She was hurt, and no matter what he said, he couldn’t make this right. The club scene—he’d probably gone home with some blonde who didn’t care if he was a frog in prince’s clothing.
    â€œYes, I do. I don’t like hearing you on the air talking about finding Mr. Right.”
    â€œI don’t really like to hear about you clubbing.”
    â€œGive me a chance, Lauren.”
    â€œWhy should I, Jack? We both have too much baggage to make anything work between us. We’re too different.”
    â€œYou didn’t feel wrong in my arms. I screwed up. To be honest, I was afraid to call you.”
    â€œYou’re not afraid of anything.”
    â€œI’m afraid of what you make me feel, Lauren. And that’s saying a lot. Give me one more chance. Don’t pick some stranger…” He trailed off, and she heard the sincerity in his voice.
    â€œThis is a radio thing. Not a real-life thing. I’m not going to cruise down that line of men and pick someone else.”
    â€œPromise?”
    â€œI’ve got to go.”
    â€œI know. I like hearing your voice first thing in the morning.”
    â€œI’m glad,” she said.
    He laughed and disconnected the phone. Lauren shook her head. He was getting to her. But he was trying, and that made her feel…she wasn’t sure entirely.
    â€œYour boyfriend?” Ray asked.
    She shrugged. “Who do you have in the queue?”
    â€œWe’ve got three people who