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It’s Laura.
I answer the phone, “Trevor MacIntyre, how can I help you?”
Laura’s sing-song voice comes through the line. “Hey, Trevor! How’s Central Ohio’s most eligible bachelor?”
“Wrong number,” I deadpan.
“Not even,” she says. “And I’m not flirting. You’re not my type. You know that. You’re Lexi’s and we’re going to make this happen!”
“I hope I’m Lexi’s type. Before I forget, thanks for encouraging Lexi to get back on the app. I saw her profile activated this morning. You worked your magic.”
“All in a day’s work. Now you work your magic.”
“I’ll do my best.”
“Anyway, I’m actually calling about your bestie,” Laura says. “Her birthday’s a little over a week away and I want to celebrate her big. I mean, twenty-three! That’s big, right?”
“It is. Tell me what you need, and I’ll do whatever it takes to contribute.”
“I know you will. I’m thinking something at your place. In the yard. Maybe a barbecue and some dancing. You know how she loves to dance.”
I picture Lexi on her sofa the day Jayme found out her boyfriend cheated and a smile spreads across my face.
“Sounds good. Text me details.”
“Will do. Maybe I’ll hire male dancers. Bye!”
“Laura!” I say to the dial tone.
She’s joking. I know she’s joking.
She’d better be joking.
I’m about to get back to work when my phone rings again. I pick it up.
“Joking!” Laura’s voice carries through the phone.
“Good. I figured.”
“Why pay men to dance when we can have you and Rob do the job?”
“Good point,” I say, going along with her joke.
“Well. That’s settled. This will be epic!”
“I know the lawnmower and the sprinkler,” I tell her.
Laura laughs. “Dad dances! The best!”
“Yep. I think I can do the funky chicken and I can pop and lock a robot dance like nobody’s business.”
She’s still laughing. “You’re hired!”
I’m about to tell her I’m going to get back to work when she says, “Actually, I had a brilliant thought before I called you back to mess with you. Bear with me.”
“I’m trying,” I tell her.
“What if we send Lexi on a scavenger hunt and the last clue sends her to the yard where everyone’s gathered for her party?”
