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Alex released Caraze lingered on her slender figure as she walked into the kitchen She had soft curves in all the right places

He forced his attention back to Mr Reynolds and the others waiting in the relative cool of the screened-in porch

"Alex," Mr Reynolds said, indicating a tall thin blond hter"

"Sean," Alex repeated, offering a hand

Sean gripped his hand "It’s nice to finally meet you I’ve heard a lot about you"

"Well Sean," Alex replied in a dry tone, "I hope soood"

Even Josh couldn’t contain a chuckle

A short stockysneakers jabbed a hand at Alex "I’m Larryof Mary and Larry," he said in a southern drawl

Alex gripped his hand and chuckled "I’ll rerayingto Aliceat least, that’s what she says" The deep set blue eyes held a smile that belied his solemn expression

The last two men Alex kneell, Josh and Paul Paul was the husband of the clinic receptionist, Saundra Paul shook his hand, but Josh suddenly found interest in the dust on his boots

"Looks like we could use some rain," he said in a casual tone

Mr Reynolds furrowed silver brows in a futile repriaze caed Whether or not Josh was civil to him wouldn’t make or break his day Josh still had his nose out of joint about Carether, he’d best let go of his past with Car on Lori

Mrs Reynolds joined thee plastic container "Here are soth up," she said, and winked

Josh took the sandwiches "Thanks, Ma"

Mr Reynolds opened the screen door

"We’d better start working on that Buffalo shed before it gets too hot"

The others followed him and Alex called after them

"I’ll meet you at the house I need to talk to Carmen for a minute"

A symphony of chuckles was the only response As he turned toward the house, Mrs Reynolds was preparing to go up the steps She paused and sray hair

"I guess the best man couldn’t make it," she said