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“You’re not having another?” Good Her voice was even

He shook his head, his ot to drive”

Mouth pursed tightly, she reached for the fridge again and pulled out a Bud Light She tossed it at Cooper, hoping like hell he’d fail the test, but of course he caught the bottle easily The ood eruption of foam when he opened it

“So your father says you can start Friday?”

“What was that?” Morgan had turned away, but at his words, found herself staring into those blue eyes yet again

Cooper senerouschin I bet he practices in the mirror

The thought slid through Morgan’s ht herself in tied at the heaze followed her actions

“The attic I’ve decided that I need it catalogued, organized, and packed up Your father said you can start Friday”

Morgan didn’t have a chance to respond The back door flew open, and Hank Johnson stepped into the kitchen A lifelong friend and one of the only e er heart Hank had been there for Morgan when her life went sideways and she’d been at her lowest He was like farateful for his presence

Hank looked froan to Cooper and, without a pause, held out his hand to Cooper “Don’t think we’ve met Name’s Hank”

“Cooper”

The men shook hands “You’re Rick’s brother”

“Can’t deny that,” Cooper responded with a chuckle

“He’s a good guy” Hank’s gaze slid to Morgan “Hope I’”

“Nope,” Morgan replied, voice a little high and way too curt