Plug Me In by Jeannette Winters

Author:Jeannette Winters [Winters, Jeannette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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He didn’t need to hear her, he smelled the sweet scent that she wore. Caleb wasn’t someone who had a preference to perfume, but whatever it was she had on, drove him crazy. “Want some good news?” he asked without turning around.

“I have hot water?” she asked sounding excited.

“You do.”

He heard her heavy sigh before she said, “Do you want some good news too?”

For that he stood up and turned around. He could finish installing the electrical outlet in a moment. “I could use some.”

“Mary-Lou was not in today.”

“Is she sick?” Caleb asked.

Monique raised a brow. “I don’t think her being sick would be considered good news.”

Caleb chuckled. “You’re right. Maybe just laryngitis.”

She shook her head. “You’re horrible.” But he could see the corner of her mouth curl slightly in agreement. “Her mother was there and said a friend of hers had travelled to the island for a surprise visit. So they decided to give her the week off.”

“That’s good, because she would’ve only screws up our orders anyway. I wonder who her friend is?” Caleb considered her more like an exasperating kid sister.

“I have a feeling it is a guy.”

“What gave you that idea?” Caleb asked. Mary-Lou hadn’t mentioned anyone to him. Then again, if it was someone she was serious about, she probably wouldn’t.

“A look her mother had on her face. You know the one that says you’re hopeful there may someday be grandchildren.”

Caleb knew that look too damn well. “I hate that look. Now I’m regretting not going with you. I wonder who this guy is? We kind of take care of our own on the Vineyard.”

“She was telling me how protective you are of her.”

“How did that come up?” Caleb asked. Though he knew he was going to be the topic of their conversation last night.

“When I apologized for you snapping at her. She said that’s what big brothers do,” Monique stated. “She really looks up to you. You’d be surprised the things I learned.”

“Don’t believe half of it.”

Monique chuckled. “I told her I’ll be the judge of that myself.”

“Of what?” he asked.

Was it his imagination or did Monique blush. “Never mind. It’s girl talk.”

Caleb knew better than to push for more information at that point. Reaching out he said, “I’m glad you remembered my breakfast with all this intel you returned with.”

“Don’t worry. Her mother said she’d have your lunch ready too. Guess I’m returning at one o’clock for that. How is it I have become the errand girl?”

Caleb said, “You volunteered if I recall.”

“I guess I did. And if you’re wondering, we’re having Sheppard’s Pie for lunch.”

“Did she mention supper?” Caleb teased.

Monique shook her head. “Good thing you work all this off. I on the other hand sit at a desk all day. I can’t afford to eat like this. If so, I’ll need you to reinforce the floor joist too.”

“So tonight we’ll split the strawberry shortcake instead.” Had he just invited her to join him? What was with that? “Really, I can’t make up my mind.

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