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“Only if you design and run it I scouted out a plot of land Perfect building site You’re already a pied piper with kids following you to the gym and the park But if I’ve …”

She held the paper to her chest, sure her heart was about to burst “Gabe Gabe Oh, Gabe”

“Do you approve?”

“To honor acy is the perfect closure The Lucy Clayton Recreational Facility is exactly what this town—and I—need” Paper crinkled against his shoulders as she threw her arms around him Tears of happiness thickened her throat

He held her, stroked her back, kissed her cheek and s As far as Brooke was concerned she could stand here all night in Gabe’s arms This incredible man instinctively knehat she needed even when she hadn’t known herself

“Are you two going to lollygag all night or can we get this party started?” They pulled apart to see rotund Gerald Hicks eyeing thery crowd is a dangerous thing”

“First a little announcerins He took her hand and drew her to the center of the room where he raised his voice “Excuse me, everyone”

When no one heard aers to her lips and whistled

At Gabe’s stunned expression, she laughed “I’ve been practicing”

The crowd quieted, probably as shocked as Gabe

“We have an announcement to make”