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“No, he didn’t spend the night, and it is after one in the afternoon.”

“I’m sorry, but what does that have to do with anything?”

“I don’t know.”

“I suppose you think he’d hightail it out of there first thing?”

“Not really. I’m sure he’d stick around for breakfast.” Markie laughed.

“Maybe breakfast in bed, if you get my meaning.” Sydney chuckled.

“You are so bad, Sydney Wright. Oh, guess who I saw today?”

“Who?”

“Agent Caysen Anderson. I was in the bakery this morning and he came in. Damn, he’s good-looking.”

Sydney’s sigh came across the phone. “I know. I want him.”

“Did you know his aunt is the local ob/gyn?”

“Doc Anderson?”

“Yes.”

“I go to her. In fact, I have an appointment next week. I love her.”

“He said she’s married to his father’s brother.”

“How in the world did that conversation come up?”

Markie laughed and told her how it came about and how she teased him about it.

“That’s funny. She’s great though. You should see her.”

“I should. I’ll call and make an appointment. Send me her number if you have it.”

“I do. I’m going to head to the store for a little while. I’ll talk to you later. Oh, I’m glad you and Nate got past everything.”

“Me too. We’re supposed to go out next Saturday to The Hartland, I think he said.”

“Oh, they have fantastic food. I’m sure I’ll talk to you before that. Love you.”

“Love you too.” Markie hung up, placed the phone on the end table and decided to watch a movie to make the day go quicker. Monday morning would be here before she knew it.

****

Nate entered the barn Monday morning and checked the stalls to see they hadn’t been mucked out yet. What the hell?

With a deep sigh, he called Jobe.

“Hey, boss.”

“Who’s supposed to muck out the stalls today?”

“Me, but I haven’t been able to get to them yet. I’m sorry. I just got here. There was a wreck on Copper Ridge.”

“I see. Well, get started on your other chores. I’ll start on the stalls.”

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