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pitcher of lemonade and then placed a glass in front of each chair while David Jr. placed paper plates, plastic silverware, and napkins in front of the glasses.
    Deacon leaned back in his chair. “Should we tell them?” He looked at Stefani.
    â€œOh, they definitely have a right to know,” Stefani said with a wink. “At least Harper does.”
    Harper turned and looked at her. “Out with it,” she demanded good-naturedly. “What have you two been conspiring about?”
    Stefani grinned. “We're getting up a baseball game after dinner. Girls against guys.”
    Harper's brow puckered. She looked at her perfectly manicured fingernails.
    Deacon roared with laughter.
    â€œWhat?” Harper asked innocently.
    â€œI've got to check the burgers,” Deacon said rising. “Come on and help me, David, while the women try to figure out their game plan.”
    Stefani sighed contentedly as she stood and helped Liz and Harper arrange the table. The evening passed much too quickly and when it was time to leave, Deacon, Liz, and David Jr. walked Stefani and Harper to the car. Stefani wished the evening could have gone on forever. She couldn't remember the last time she'd had so much fun.
    â€œThat was a fun game, even if Uncle Deacon and I lost,” David Jr. said. “Can we play again?”
    Deacon lifted him onto his broad shoulders. “I'm game if you women are.”
    â€œI think next time I'll be the cheering section,” Harper said rubbing her damaged nail.
    Stefani laughed. “I'd love to, David Jr,” she said.
    He grinned at her. “Good.”
    Liz smiled up at him. “It's time for you to hit the shower.”
    Deacon set him on the ground. David Jr. said his goodbyes and then ran toward the house.
    â€œI'd better supervise him,” Liz said. “I'm so happy that I met you two.”
    â€œI've had a wonderful time,” Stefani said. “Thank you.”
    Harper smiled. “It's been great, Liz. I'll give you a call tomorrow.”
    â€œI'll be here all day,” she said with a wave as she headed to the house.
    â€œAnd I'll give you a call tomorrow,” Deacon said to Stefani. “You two drive safe.” He stood and watched as Harper turned and drove down the driveway.
    Stefani leaned back in the seat. “I don't think I've ever had so much fun.”
    â€œSo?” Harper asked with a wide grin. “When are you and Deacon going out? You look like you’re about to burst.”
    Stefani beamed. “I’m going to make dinner for him Friday night.”
    â€œI’m so happy for you, Stef,” Harper squealed. “Deacon and you make a perfect couple. Liz told me that he couldn’t stop talking about you all weekend.”
    â€œWell, I plan to take it very slow with Deacon. He’s unlike any man I’ve ever met.”
    Harper frowned. “How slow?”
    Stefani chuckled. “If you mean do I intend to sleep with him on our first date, then the answer is no. I’ve never slept with anyone on a first date and I don’t intend to start.”
    â€œAh, you might change your mind.” She cocked an eyebrow. “A romantic dinner, some wine, candles. The mood will be set for a night of passion. How will you be able to resist him?”
    â€œI didn’t say it would be easy.” She cocked an eyebrow. “Believe it or not, he is very old-fashioned. I think he’ll understand.”
    Harper gave her arm a quick pat. “Two peas in a pod.”
    * * * *
    Stefani checked on the roast, then hurried to the living room and unobtrusively peered out of the window. Her heart lurched when she spotted Deacon's truck. She watched him pull into her driveway, then moved away from the window and took several deep breaths to calm herself. She'd chosen a semi-casual red dress with matching pumps and wore a silver necklace with matching earrings. She'd dabbed her favorite perfume behind