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if every pregnant woman in a four-state area decided to shop in the boutique that day. Even when there was a brief lull in customer traffic, Colette seemed to find things to do that would take her to the opposite side of the store from where Tanner was.
    If he hadn’t known better, he would suspect she was avoiding him. Maybe she felt guilty about whatever nonsense she’d fed Gina the night before.
    At about three a man entered the store wearing blue jeans, a work shirt and a tool belt. “Hey, Colette.” He smiled warmly at her.
    â€œHi, Mike,” she said, returning the warm smile.
    â€œFigured I’d get in a couple of hours of work this afternoon if it’s all right with you.”
    â€œIt’s more than all right with me,” she replied.
    Tanner watched as the two of them walked toward the back of the store. A moment later he heard Colette’s laughter ringing out, and a tiny swell of irrational jealousy swirled through him.
    â€œThat’s Mike Moore,” Gina said, stepping up beside her brother. “He’s doing the carpentry work on the kiddy area Colette has planned.”
    â€œIt’s pretty late in the day just now to start working,” Tanner replied. He wasn’t sure why, but he didn’t like the look of the blond carpenter with the easy smile and the ability to make Colette laugh so musically.
    â€œMike is working here as a favor to Colette, so he puts in his hours here when he’s finished with his real job.”
    â€œAnd what’s his real job?” Tanner asked as once again Colette’s laugh rang out from the back of the store. “Let me guess, he’s a stand-up comedian.”
    Gina laughed. “No, he’s a union carpenter and is working on the renovations of a building nearby. He and Colette have been friends for a while. I think he has a thing for her.”
    â€œThis isn’t a baby shop,” Tanner muttered under his breath. “It’s a swinging singles’ club.”
    Gina laughed and moved away from him to greet a customer coming through the door. Tanner walked to the back, where Colette was explaining what she wanted to Mike.
    â€œTwo little tables…like miniature picnic tables,” she said. “And I’m going to order a kit of one of those wooden fortlike structures with a slide.”
    â€œSo, you really want to go with the feel of a park,” Mike said.
    â€œExactly.” Colette saw Tanner and quickly made introductions between the two men.
    â€œSo, you’re just in town for a couple of days?” Mike asked him. Tanner nodded. “Have you visited Kansas City before?”
    â€œSeveral times, but it’s been years since the last time,” Tanner replied.
    â€œThen you should get your sister to take you on a little tour. We’ve got some great places to see here. There’s Science City, and the River Market area and the Plaza.”
    â€œI don’t think Tanner intends to be here long enough to see all the charms of our city,” Colette said, not looking at Tanner.
    â€œOn the contrary,” Tanner said. “I’d love to see some of the city attractions while I’m here. But I imagine Colette would be a better tour guide than Gina, who knows no more about the city than I do.”
    â€œUnfortunately, that won’t be possible. I’m just too busy to take off for sight-seeing,” she replied, her gaze still not meeting his. She smiled at Mike. “We’ll just let you get to work now.”
    She didn’t wait for Tanner to follow but hurried to where Gina was helping an older woman who was looking at the cribs.
    Tanner walked back to the chair behind the cash register, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on Colette.
    She was definitely avoiding him, and he wasn’t sure if the reason was because of the kiss they’dshared or because of whatever crazy conversation she’d had with Gina the night before.
    She could