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Dom: Okay, I should let you get some sleep. Can I call you tomorrow and you can tell me how you want to work it?

Sadie: Of course. Let’s talk tomorrow. And thanks again, Dom.

Dom: Goodnight, Sadie.

Sadie: Goodnight, Dom.

Chapter Fifteen

Dominic was up bright and early on Monday morning. He’d talked to Leanne yesterday, and she’d told him that she would be more than happy to meet with Sadie this morning. She hadn’t sounded all that enthused about taking on a new client at first, but when he’d explained what he knew about Sadie’s situation and her ex, Leanne had warmed right up.

It was only when he and Jake had gone over to visit with Damon and Jo in the afternoon that he’d learned that Leanne didn’t normally actively work with clients anymore. He knew that she worked as legal counsel for Dan Benson’s outfit, but he’d thought that she worked with other clients too, since she’d played such a big part in helping him and Damon get their inheritance.

Damon had explained to him that she’d done it as a personal favor. He’d called Leanne back to apologize, but she’d laughed at him and told him that there was no way that he’d be able to keep her off Sadie’s case now. The thought made him smile as he poured himself a cup of coffee. He had a feeling that Dale was about to find himself in a world of hurt. He didn’t feel in the least bit sorry for him. He deserved everything that was coming to him.

“What are you grinning about?” Jake asked as he came into the kitchen.

“Nothing much. I like it when justice is served, that’s all.”

Jake raised his eyebrows. “Anything I need to know about?”

He chuckled. “No. Nothing to worry about. Are you headed over to the garage?”

“I am. I have a couple of customers on the books today. Well, they’re not customers yet, but I’m hoping. They’re bringing their vehicles in for me to take a look and give them an estimate.”

Dom frowned. “Are you to the point that you need any help yet? Do you need me?”

“I’m good for now, thanks. But if you’re still interested in helping out part-time, I think I’m going to need someone soon.”

He cupped his hand around the back of his neck and leaned his head back to look up at the ceiling. He wasn’t sure if he should make the suggestion.

Jake misinterpreted his hesitation. “It’s not a problem if you can’t. I’m sure I’ll be able to find someone.”

“It’s not that I can’t. It’s that I might have found you someone else, if you want her.”

Jake raised his eyebrows. “You mean Savannah? I wondered about that, too, but she’s happy at the diner.”

That took him by surprise. “You asked her?”

Jake chuckled. “No. I thought about it. But… Things are moving slowly there. She’s amazing. I don’t want to rush her into anything – and to be honest, if it’s not going to happen, or if we get together and it goes to hell in a hurry, it’s probably not the best idea for me to hire her, is it?”

“No. You’ve got a point.”

“So, if you weren’t thinking about Savannah… Oh! You mean Sadie?”

“Yeah.”

“She’s looking for a job? I thought she’d be busy enough between taking care of Harvey and the garden center.”

“Harvey’s getting back on his feet, and he already has help in the garden center.”

“Are you saying that she needs a job?”

“She seems to think so. I think until she gets her divorce figured out… I don’t want to say too much. It’s not my place to share her business. Let’s just say that she’s not too well off at the moment.”

Jake shook his head.

“What?” Dom asked.

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