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and the rest of the world. She only wished that he wasn’t pinning his hopes on Lucas falling in line with those plans. “We’ll see. I can’t force Lucas to let me stay here for another two days and then drive me all the way home. That’s not my fight to have with him.”
    William had to give her credit for her compassion for his son. Some people in her position might be more than willing to do his bidding to win his favor, but not Emma. No, she understood Lucas, maybe better than he did, and didn’t want to do anything that would cause more strife. “You’re a sweet girl, Emma. I wouldn’t expect you to fight this battle with Lucas for me. All I ask is that you consider it.”
    â€œI will, sir,” she assured him. “I have no idea how long he’ll be outside with the tow truck.” As she said the words, she walked to the window by the front door and looked out to see what kind of progress was being made. The driveway had been cleared. When had that happened? But for all she could see, her car had yet to make an appearance. “Would you like me to have him call you when he comes back inside?”
    â€œThat would be wonderful,” he replied. “Oh, and Emma?”
    â€œYes?”
    â€œMake sure he doesn’t overdo it out there. I know he doesn’t think that we can tell, but…he’s still not doing well with his knee. I don’t think he wants any of us to know or to ask, but since you’re the only person who’s been with him for any amount of time in his house, please make sure he’s okay.”
    There was sadness in his voice and Emma’s heart broke a little for the parent and for the child. Though they were both grown men, it didn’t seem to matter; to William Montgomery, his concern for his youngest son would never end. “I’ll make sure he takes it easy,” she promised before hanging up.
    If only she knew how…

Chapter 5
    The kitchen was really a dream, Emma thought, as she went about making lunch for her and Lucas. She had no idea how much longer he was going to be outside with the tow truck driver, but she needed something to do, and messing around in the kitchen seemed like the perfect way to kill some time. As his father had told her earlier on the phone, Lucas had just stocked up and there was a wide variety of foods to choose from.
    Knowing that he would most likely appreciate something hot after being outside in the cold, she first opted for some soup. There wasn’t enough time to make any from scratch, but she found two cans of chicken corn chowder that she doctored up. Then came the sandwiches, some nice grilled cheese with bacon. Oh, if only her assistant could see her now! There wasn’t a salad in sight and Emma was perfectly okay with it. With the soup simmering and the sandwiches being warmed in the oven, all Emma had to do was wait for Lucas to come back inside.
    She didn’t have to wait long.
    Fifteen minutes later Lucas came through the door and Emma jumped. She had been staring out the back windows at what seemed to be miles of snow-covered land. She turned when she heard him and almost gasped at what she saw. He was covered in snow, his skin red, and at his feet were all of her bags and belongings from her car. He nearly slumped to the ground once the door was closed.
    â€œOh, my gosh, Lucas! What in the world?” She nearly ran over to him and it didn’t take long for her to realize that he was in pain. Without a word, she took the hat from his head and began to help him remove his coat.
    â€œEmma,” he said by way of warning her but she ignored him.
    â€œHush,” she said quietly and went back to helping him get as much of the snow covered clothing off as possible. With his coat, hat, and gloves on the floor, Emma watched as he slowly removed his boots. It was hard to miss the hiss of pain when he bent forward.
    â€œGo put on dry clothes,”