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but I want to. Have you had time to think about what we discussed before I left?”
    “Yes, I did.”
    “Good, I ’ll be home Friday. You get some rest tomorrow. And on Friday, after I spend some time with the kids, you and I are going to go somewhere where we can talk undisturbed.”
    “ All right, Chase, I look forward to hearing what you have to say.”
    “Sunny…I …Get some much deserved rest. Goodnight, pleasant dreams. Can you put Alice on the phone now?”
    “Goodnight. Here ’s Alice.” She handed the phone to Alice and walked into the kitchen, leaving Alice alone to talk to Chase. She poured a cup of herbal tea from the pot brewing and sat down at the bar.
    I wonder what this is all about. How in the world can I help save his company?
    When Alice returned, she smiled affectionately at Sunny and said, “I have strict orders from Mr. Chase that you are not to be disturbed tomorrow. I’m to let you sleep as late as you wish, and the children are to be kept out of your way. I believe the man wants you rested when he returns. He said you and he are going out.”
    “We are, Alice, but don’t go getting all starry -eyed on my behalf. I don’t think it’s a date. We have some business to discuss, that’s all.”
    “Whatever you say, Sunny, all I know is Mr. Chase said he wanted everything to be perfect.”
    Perfect for what? We’re going to be talking about his company.
    She finished her tea and excused herself. “I want to soak in a hot , bubble bath. After that, I’m going to slip into bed and watch a movie. I believe I’m even too tired to read a book tonight.”
    “Enjoy, Sunny, and don’t worry about the kids. Sleep in, do whatever you want tomorrow.”
    “You don’t have to twist my arm, Alice. See you tomorrow,” she said as she headed for the stairs. Filling the tub with warm water and lavender bubble bath, she allowed herself to indulge. She’d poured herself a glass of wine and lit three candles. It was the ultimate relaxation. When she’d soaked in the tub for what seemed like hours and the water was beginning to grow cold, she stepped out carefully. After drying her skin to a rosy glow, she blew out the candles, poured another glass of wine and slipped into a light summer nightgown. She’d just settled into the cool sheets when her cell phone rang. Picking it up from her night table, she answered softly, “Hello.”
    “Sunny, it’s Chase. Were you asleep?”
    “No, I just got into bed. I was planning to watch a movie before I go to sleep. Is something wrong?”
    “I’ve had a change of plans. I’ ll be home late tomorrow night. Please have the children in bed early. We need to talk when I get there.”
    “ All right, that shouldn’t be a problem. Chase, has something happened?”
    “Let’s just say we need to move with my plan. I need to talk with you as soon as possible in order for you to make a decision as to whether or not you can do what I’m going to ask of you.”
    “You’re really piquing my curiosity, you know.”
    “I know, and I’m sorry. Hopefully you’ll be agreeable to what I’m going to propose. I’ll let you get to your movie. And remember, you do whatever you want tomorrow. Alice is taking the kids to a nearby playground and to the beach. The day is yours. I want you to have a clear head when we have our talk.”
    “Okay.”
    “Sweet dreams, Sunny. I…I miss you.”
    “Oh, that’s sweet. I’ve missed your smiling face this week as well.”
    “I like hearing you say that, but this conversation needs to wait until I get there. So don’t worry about it, get some rest and I’ll be there tomorrow evening around nine.”
    “I’ll be waiting.”
    She hung up and wondered again what in the world was going on. She tried to watch a movie but couldn’t concentrate, so finally turned off the television and tried to sleep. She finally did fall asleep but dreamt about being in Chase’s bed. For some reason, it seemed like the most logical thing in