Driven by Janis McCurry

Author:Janis McCurry [McCurry, Janis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Janis McCurry

Cassidy stalked into the kitchen where Eric was putting dishes in the dishwasher. Dragging out the kitchen chair, she sank onto it.

“So what’s new with you?” Eric leaned against the counter.

“Hah, funny guy.” He’d coaxed a smile out of her, which she didn’t think was possible.

“Where’s the perp?”

He was a laugh riot. “She’s in the bathroom. You know the saying, ‘what goes around comes around’? You’d do well to remember that while you’re having fun at my expense.”

Eric pushed away from the counter and joined her at the table. “She’s a kid. Was it a stupid thing to do? You bet. Sounds normal for a teenager to me.”

“I suppose, but it’s not like either of her parents are here to deal with it. I don’t know whether to let Vicky handle it or try to get through to Teri.” She shook her head. “I’m the last person who should have her. When we were growing up, I was more likely to be the ‘perp’ than Teri.”

“I figured. You might think you hide your inner wild child, but I could tell.”

“You could not.”

“I plan to hang around long enough to find out, but that’s beside the point.” Eric covered her hand with his. “You might be the perfect person to take care of her while Teri and Nick are gone.”

“Oh, no—”

“Hear me out. This is only if Jessie’s parents decide the current arrangement isn’t working out.”

“What about us?” Cassidy felt her face flame crimson at the unfortunate word choice. Thankfully, Eric didn’t even blink. “I mean, the business?”

“No sense in worrying about it yet. I’m trying to get you to think about the possibilities.”

“Teri and Nick would never agree. Especially after the stunt Jessie’s pulled. Vicky and Doug are established, and Jessie will have the benefit of two parent figures.”

“She doesn’t live with two parents now. If you took care of her, you both could get to know each other better.”

Cassidy crossed her arms and leaned back against the chair. “Eric, why are you so intent about this?”

“I don’t know.” He shrugged. “Maybe because she’s about the same age as Micah was when Mom and Dad died. I don’t want you to miss the opportunity to help raise her—and do a better job than I did—even if it’s only for a couple of months.”

She thought for a few moments. “It’s not up to me, but I promise I’ll keep an open mind. That’s the best I can do.”

He smiled and the warmth went all the way to her toes. Keeping her distance got harder every time she was with him. Unfortunately.

“Aunt Cassidy?”

“I’m going to get out of here.” Eric looked at the doorway where Jessie had stopped. He leaned down and whispered, “You’ll do the right thing. I’d bet money on it.” He straightened, “Nice to meet you, Jessie,” and shut the door as he left.

Cassidy rose from the table. “Come in, Jess.” She pulled out a chair and her niece sank down. “What did your aunt say after I left?”

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