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“Ha Bribery I like it” Derrick took the turn for a small bumpy lane that led to the fas like the dining hall and es and cabins, all with a quaint early 1900s vibe, weathered clapboard and faded colors, but well-kept, with little paths between the buildings The view of the lake, even fro and was so captivating that I alot to be nervous about the reunion But then Derrick bu “Showtime”

“Yeah Better get our happy couple faces on,” I joked as we exited the car and grabbed our bags

“I draw the line atout in the check-in line, but feel free to act like you can’t wait to be alone” Discovering that Derrick had a robust sense of huhts of the day for iant crush on the guy Silent, he was easier to dis, conspiratorial Derrick was al as the scenery around us

“Better alone than drafted for a volleyball gahed rather than admit how damn easy it would be to pretend like I wanted to jump Derrick

“Fair enough” Derrick strode across the lot, confident movements like he’d been here before Much as I didn’t want a military partner, I did have to ader Fuck Even the way he squinted at the sun was sexy I had it bad and this was only day one

“You made it!” Clipboard in hand,that housed the dining facility a other rooms

“We did” I greeted her with a hug “They put you on welcome duty?”

“I volunteered” Her grin er, -time lawyer she was now

“I’m not surprised” I smiled back Maybe this ouldn’t be so terrible

“Speaking of chances to help out, check your reat idea for the kids” Mom’s assertive tone reat ideas had led to costu other disasters

“Does it involve bunking with them?” I narrowed my eyes

“Nope, no bunkhouse for you” She dangled a key card fronments You’ll love yours Renovated bath and fresh paint Feels very airy and spa-like”

“Awesoe her mind