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My eyes light up. “Exactly! That’s why we’ve been so excited about it.”

She seems to relax a little. “Okay, all I need is a copy of your driver’s license and the credit card so we have it on file.”

“Is there a way we can put both our cards on so we can split it?”

“Stop it,” Corbin protests. “It’s my treat.”

“Absolutely not. It’s too much.”

“Just… no, okay?”

“Corbin…”

She sighs before saying, “I wasn’t supposed to tell you, but this is actually Brock’s treat. He deposited money in my account already. He said he knew I would refuse the gift otherwise.”

“What?”

“I guess it pays to be on good terms with your banker,” she grumbles. “He said he hasn’t given you a birthday present in years and he’s going to make up for it.”

My mouth drops open. “What?”

With a shrug, she hands over her card. “He’s generous and likes to spoil the people he loves.”

“I don’t know what to say. This is crazy.”

“Not really. Not if you think about it.”

“So, just the one card?” Paisley, the clerk, asks with humor laced in her voice. At least that’s what I assume her name is since it’s on her nametag.

“I guess,” I grumble.

Paisley laughs lightly. “Well, if this Brock guy is paying for everything, I need to know where I can get one of those. On Amazon? Target? Probably not the dollar spot, huh?”

We all giggle together. “Brock’s one of her brothers,” I say with a thumb aimed at Corbin.

“And her best guy friend since they were basically babies.”

“Aww. That’s adorable. Also, all I heard was one of so that means there’s more? Are they all super sweet? I bet they’re good looking, too, huh?” she sighs.

Now it’s my turn to blush. Luckily, Corbin’s too busy signing the paperwork for her to notice. But to answer her, yes. Yes, they are. Something in those Lake genes just spit out incredibly good looking people.

“Meh, they’re alright,” Corbin says with a grin. “But yeah, they’re all really good brothers. I’m the oldest, so I assume it’s because I molded them into the men they are now.”

“You’re such a liar! Your mother is responsible for that,” I argue. Though, I’m sure Corbin had a part in it. She was always on the boys about how to treat people, not just women, but people in general with kindness and respect. She doubled down on it after their dad and mom got a divorce. I think she was afraid that one of the boys would turn out like their dad, but it never happened, nor would ever happen. I sure wish Wyatt would have gotten the Corbin treatment. Maybe he wouldn’t have become a cheating ass, too.

“Have you worked here a long time?” Corbin asks. “I’m only asking because we’re from Red Oak and wondered about restaurants.”

“The concierge can help you with reservations and recommendations, but if you’re looking for something super laid back and chill, don’t miss Local Goat. The food is amazing and they have great craft beers, too. Honestly, the best ever. If you like beer, anyway. Their wine selection is good, too, but I usually just go for the beer and food. And Big Daddy’s has brick oven pizza. So. Good. To die for. It sounds super strange, but I always get one called The Great White and I have them add mushrooms and caramelized onions.”

“Sold.”

“Will DoorDash deliver here?”

She grins. “Sure will.”

“Even better. Pizza tonight!” Corbin practically squeals. “We’ll do Local Goat another night.”

“You’ll love both, I promise. Warning, though, take an Uber to Local Goat because you’ll want more than one drink. I only go when I don’t have school or work the next day.”

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