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“How long will you be gone?”

“I really don’t know Just however long it takes I’m not sure how to pack for this kind of trip I wish you were here to help hter very hter relationship now that Gabby was an adult They were extre Gabby was her closest friend “I guess I’ll need to take both suitcases if it ends up being an extended stay”

“Definitely, both suitcases, Mo out with some of the GWI executives while you’re there You want to ood iht you for Christh the neckline of that dress plunged more than any other Izzy owned “You look perfect in it with your cute figure Who knows? Maybe you’ll meet a nice man and fall in love”

Izzy grinned “You’re such the romantic, honey Your old mom is happy just the way she is I don’t have ti round But you? That’s a different story Which re and handsome men today that would be perfect for you”

“Two? Mom, I only could handle one at a time”

“They are twins, Gabby, and go together like bookends”

“Listen to you” Her daughter laughed “Maybe I should start reading those erotic romances you love so much”

“Seriously, sweetheart, they are incredibly good looking and have manners…” She recalled the fun banter she’d shared with thehts of old”

“It sounds like you are the one interested in them”

“They arefor me Perfect for you”

“Mom, this is the twenty-first century Don’t be ridiculous What flight will you be on?”

She grinned “I’ on GWI’s corporate jet”

“Ohto Chicago Is anyone going with you to London or are you going alone?”

“I’ with Clay and Jay”

“Youabout?”