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Jack laughed and winked at Lucy.“Sounds like a good idea.What do you think, Lucy?Want to spend the evening talking about you-know-who?”

Lucy found herself laughing along with Jack.She nodded then said, “Yes.”

“Okay, I’ll pick you up about six.Sleep well.Goodnight.”

Sebastian gave a sheepish grin.“Can’t believe I forgot that meeting.Ah well, have a good sleep, beautiful Lucy.Hopefully I can see you on Saturday.”

ChapterTwenty-Five

During dinner withher family on Thursday night, Allison asked Lucy about the two suitors.With her fingers crossed behind her back, Lucy told her she was going to the movies with one on Friday night and probably seeing the other over the weekend.She felt a little uncomfortable not explaining to Allison, but truthfully, she kind of knew Allison wouldn’t like her mother dating two men together.To allay her conscience, she reminded herself it might not work out between the three of them and she’d cause unnecessary tension between her and Allison for nothing.Surprisingly, she didn’t think Geoffrey would be as bothered.

She soon got side-tracked from her worries by the twins demanding her attention.Getting down on the floor, she helped them build a Lego castle with their father while Allison made coffee for the adults.

It was disappointing when the twins had to go to bed, but Lucy really enjoyed her time with them.As usual, Geoffrey got her to read their bedtime story while he helped Allison clear away the dinner dishes.

Lucy stayed for another hour before saying goodnight and heading home.Allison wished her good luck for the outing to the movies.Geoffrey whispered that he was so happy she was finally getting out more and enjoying herself.

Still ill-at-ease by not filling them in truthfully, Lucy smiled and thanked them both.

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On Friday evening,Lucy dressed in a pair of black slacks and a green top.She grabbed a shawl in case it got cooler later on in the evening and left it at the door with her shoes and bag while she waited for Jack.

It was actually good to be going out with just one man.She would be able to learn more about him and about his relationship with Sebastian.

Jack arrived just before six and, after complementing her on her outfit, settled her in the car for the drive into Katoomba.

“Do you have a preference for movies, Lucy?”

“Actually, I love adventures, thrillers, and Sci-Fi.I’m not that keen on girly type movies.”

“Gee, that’s great!Similar to my likes.I do like a good comedy, too.Seb likes adventures and Sci-Fi, but he hates coming to the movies.He’d much rather veg out on the couch with some homemade popcorn and watch something on cable.But all the same, it looks like we have overlapping interests in movies.”

“I have to admit I enjoy good British comedies and scary movies, too.”

“Presenceis on at the moment.Have you seen it?”

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