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Kids doing ballet? “I can,” he said, doing his best to keep the irony out of his voice

“There is a narration that goes along with the dance Usually Morgan does it but he and his fa for the holidays”

Jonny nodded slowly Mayor Marsha wanted hiht It would be fun And having his na—

“I ondering if you happen to know James Earl Jones,” thevoice and it would be very exciting if we could get him to come to Fool’s Gold for the performance”

Jonny stared at her “James Earl Jones?”

“Yes Do you know him?”

“Not personally, but I can ask ent”

“That would be lovely Thank you”

She pulled up next to his SUV and wished hiot out and stared after her Then he started to laugh

He’d wanted to be just like everyone else, he reminded himself He had to remember to be careful what he wished for because it sure as hell had happened

EIGHT

MADELINE SORTED THROUGH the veils They were a tangle of lace and tulle, the result of three unexpected brides freaking out about accessories on the same day Two had placed special orders, one had left in tears

She rubbed her forehead, hoping the beginnings of a headache would fade rather than grow Worse, she had to deal with Ted and Marigold that very evening Because it was just one of those kinds of days

The front door opened Rosalind had escaped to the back, leaving Madeline to gather herself and smile sweetly at the—

Only instead of a hysterical bride, Jonny walked in the store She hadn’t seen him since the previous day and she wasn’t sure if he would be back But here he was, striding toward her, looking as sexy as ever

She let the tingles wash over her They were a welcome relief froht longingly of a kiss Because a little tongue would go a long way to setting her day to rights

“I’m still in,” he told her “For the date with Ted If you’re interested”

In having hi with him as his pretend date?

“Yes I’m interested”

“Good I’ll pick you up at six?”