The Borrowed Boyfriend by Ginny Baird

Author:Ginny Baird [Baird, Ginny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Winter Wedding Press
Published: 2016-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

By the time Allison and Grady got through their second detailed telling of events, Allison felt exhausted. It was as if by sharing the story she was experiencing the entire ordeal again.

“We offered to take them to the clinic,” Brevard explained.

“Yeah, but they were both too stubborn to go.” Queenie stood and began clearing their plates, and Grady got up to help her. “No, you don’t,” she told him. “Just sit right back down, sugar.” She sent her lover a pointed look and scolded, “Brevard, get your lazy bottom off of that chair and come help Laticia.”

Brevard shot to his feet, appearing embarrassed, and cleared a few empty coffee cups. “Anyone want more?”

Allison and Grady both shook their heads. Allison had consumed enough caffeine and she wanted to get a good night’s sleep. Her aching body had certainly earned it.

Bruce was eyeing her carefully as if he sensed her discomfort. “Well, if you won’t go to the clinic,” he said. “It’s a good thing the clinic could come to you.”

“That’s right!” Carla replied, her cheeks glowing. “There’s a doctor in the house!”

Everyone agreed that Bruce should look Grady and Allison over. And, a little reluctantly, Allison and Grady conceded it was a good idea. So Bruce grabbed his medical bag from his car and took them back to the master suite one at a time to give each a thorough going-over. He checked for reflexes and concussions, tested the condition of their hearts and lungs and carefully examined the minor injuries Grady had tended to, telling him he’d done a fine job. When he returned to the great room and officially proclaimed the couple safe and sound, the others cheered.

That was right when Deb and Patrick walked in the door, wearing biking outfits and holding backpacks and their bicycle helmets. They exchanged glances, then looked questioningly at their friends. “Is…something going on?” asked Deb.

While Brevard got started making the rub for the short ribs, Allison and Grady recounted their story one last time, Patrick and Deb sitting beside Allison on the edge of the sofa.

Patrick hung his head and blew out a hard breath. “Tough break. I’m so sorry that happened to you guys.”

Deb looked both Grady and Allison in the eye, then patted Allison’s hand. “Well, we’re certainly glad that you’re okay.”

Allison genuinely appreciated everyone’s concern, but at that moment she was dead tired. She just hoped she could last until dinner. Afterward, she might be going straight to bed. She glanced at Grady, who likewise looked beat.

“Those short ribs look fantastic,” she said to Brevard as he carried a tray of them to the grill outdoors. “How long did you say they have to cook again?”

He appeared pleased she’d asked. “I brown them first, then put them in a pan with a beer mixture. Cover that up and it slow cooks for three hours.”

“Yum!” Carla said, as the others also voiced their approval.

“Sounds very tasty,” Grady agreed, but Allison noticed him sneakily hiding a yawn. He’d probably be just as eager to make an early night of it as she was.

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