Harlequin Heartwarming May 2016 Box Set by Rula Sinara

Author:Rula Sinara
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781460397596
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-05-21T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

“IF YOU’RE INTERESTED, make a move!”

Sam tapped the mic to test the amp’s volume. “See, that’s your trouble. You make moves without thinking. I’d rather look a few moves ahead.”

“Your chess analogy isn’t lost on me.” Mark leaned his forearms on the edge of the stage. “But Finn isn’t a game player, dude. I’ve known her a while. Watched her interact with people at the diner. She’s different around you. So I say go for it.”

Yesterday, Sam had complimented her smile, and he still hadn’t figured out if her reaction had been more shock or suspicion.

“Thanks, but no thanks. One trip-up with her is one too many.”

“That’s a sorry excuse if ever I heard one. Broken dishes and stuff spilled on the floor is all part of the restaurant business.”

Maybe, Sam thought, but he’d never been one to repeat a stupid mistake. At least, not if he could help it.

“So you’ll be okay without me tonight?”

Mark nodded. “Yeah, Torry’s gonna open with a comedy set, then we’ll play for a couple of hours and he’ll close the show.”

The comic waved Sam and Mark closer. “Little birdie told me a hotshot Hollywood producer is in town,” Torry whispered. “You’d better believe we’re gonna give it all we’ve got tonight.”

Mark patted his wallet and started walking toward the office. “I’m only interested in making this fatter, so knock yourself out.”

Torry pulled his thick, carrot-red hair into a ponytail. “He’ll sing a new tune when one of us gets signed to costar in the next blockbuster movie.”

Sam chuckled. “Not to rain on your parade, but I thought Hollyweird talent scouts went the way of the dodo bird.”

Torry’s exaggerated gasp sent him backward a step. “Silence! You’ll jinx it!” A mischievous grin lit his dark eyes. “Hollyweird, huh? That’s funny enough to use in my act.” He winked. “I may or may not give you credit.”

He climbed onto the stage and shaded his eyes from the spot. “I hate those things. Why do we need searchlight wattage?”

“So the audience can key into your facial expressions. Besides, the audience can’t distract us if we can’t see them.”

The comedian lifted one shoulder. “See, there’s the difference between what you do and what I do. I don’t need them to see the nuance of my facial expressions. What I need is to see their faces, so I can gauge their reactions to my jokes.”

“How long have you known Finn Leary?”

“Whoa. I had no idea you were an award winner.”

Sam didn’t get it and said so.

“Where should we hang your Change the Subject Fast award?”

“How about right beside your Avoid the Subject plaque?”

Torry narrowed one eye. “This club ain’t big enough for two comics. I have a contract, you know.” He squinted at Sam. “Now, what were we talking about?”

Sam opened his mouth to repeat her name, but Torry beat him to it.

“I’ve been chowing down at The Right Note for as long as I can remember. All the way back to the days when Pete still owned the place.

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