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He laughed "Nah, just beating up on guys on Sundays"

"It seeood, too And you cut your hair"

She swept her chin-length brown hair behind her ears "It was getting in rabbed her luggage and they headed into the house "You’re still gorgeous"

"Thanks"

His sister was beautiful, evenhair She had the kind of face that made people stop and look twice It was heart shaped, and she had the sharpest blue eyes in the entire Cassidy family The fact that she was also the s, Flynn," Mia said as she stepped inside "I love everything about it It’s got the fifties flair of a Craftsman with all the modern touches And this kitchen--"

He let her wander into the kitchen while he headed toward the back door, where he set her suitcase

"Thanks I really like it You want a tour?"

"You know I do"

He took her around the upstairs, where the bedroouesthouse

"I love this," she said as he set her luggage just inside the door "It’s perfect for guests You give the area, a wet bar and h to the e on your action"

He laughed "There’s no action going on in the ave hiet unpacked? I was fixing lunch for us when you drove up I should have that finished when you’re done"

"Okay"

He started to turn to leave, then stopped "Oh, and call Mom and let her know you’re here I told her you would"

"I’ll do that right now"

He left and went into the kitchen The water had already been on to heat when he heard Mia drive up, so he kicked it into high gear When it started boiling he put in the penne pasta, thensood What can I do to help?"

He handed her a knife andboard "Slice bread"

"I can do that" She washed and dried her hands at the sink, then began to slice the bread "It’s weird seeing you in the kitchen"

He pulled his focus froed "I don’t know I guess I’e here"

"I like to cook I’ve helped Mo attention How’s the restaurant going?"