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As she fidgeted in place, her gaze swept up the street and landed on the S steadily toward her Her heart see a pair of light-wash denim jeans and

a long-sleeved teal blue tee He was grinning in her direction and running a hand through his wavy hair

In stark opposition was his brother, wearing a slim-cut navy jacket, dark jeans, and a deter her, his alued to her face Her blood pressure ju her best to be cool

“Morning, doll” Garret shot her a ten-watt smile and pocketed his hands

“Hi” She gazed up at hi?”

“Good, now that you’re here”

That really led behind her hand and turned to his brother, who still wore a frown “Good , Joseph”

“You look beautiful today,” he said in a low voice, leaning in to hug her

The sensation of his ar away her case of girlish giggles As he pulled away, she wrapped her arht-headed

“Coffee anyone?” Garret draped an arm around her shoulder and the nerves were back “I’o to the parade Michelle?”

She gulped, feeling the weight of hiainst her “Sure, I could use a latte”

“Joey?”

His brother plopped onto a wooden bench set outside the cafe with a scowl on his face “No, I’ I’ll wait here”

“Suit yourself,” Garret replied as he opened the door and motioned to Michelle “Ladies first”

She tucked her chin to her chest and went inside The Hoain Cafe was a cozy place, with French chic decor So the walls and the very strong scent of pu from the kitchens made her want to drool Booths lined the peri the rest of the floorspace A counter stood near the front where they walked in, with a glass display of baked goods and the cash register The restaurant hadn’t changeda date on a Friday evening or grab a family meal after church on Sunday