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    “If you really wanted to get rid of me, all you would have to do is go on a date and then I’ll leave you alone.”
    “Sounds counterproductive,” Lexie comments dryly.
    I laugh. “Well, think about it. I’m going to keep my word and not stay long. Have a great day, Lexie, and enjoy the strawberries and wine.” I give her my best, most genuine smile before turning and walking away.
    Once I get home, I start getting things ready. There’s cooking to be done as well as rearranging the furniture. Whenever we do the sleepovers, I put down a large air mattress and cover it with three sleeping bags and a bunch of pillows. All of Reed’s favorite movies and board games are out, plus a new one for us to try. With that done, I start cooking.
    “Dad!” Reed’s voice yells about an hour later when he bursts through my door.
    “Hey, little man. Where’s your mom?” I ask, looking to see that she’s not right behind him.
    “Getting her bags.” He rolls his eyes. Brooke always brings like three bags over.
    “Well, go be a gentleman and help her carry them in.”
    “Yes, sir,” he nods before running back out the door.
    They return moments later and get settled in, Brooke coming into the kitchen with me and Reed going to watch TV. From the corner of my eye as she helps me cook, I see her mouth part, close, open, and then close again.
    “Say it already.”
    She glances at me with surprise. “What?”
    “Whatever you want to say, say it.”
    Brooke looks in the direction of where Reed is before quietly asking, “Who’s Lexie Allen?”
    “How do you know her?” I frown in confusion.
    “Sadie, the little girl Reed has been playing with?” I nod. “That’s her mom.”
    Lexie is a mom? She’s Sadie’s mom? “Why are you asking me who she is? How do you know I know her?”
    “We were at a playdate last week and her friend came over. Your name was mentioned because apparently you’ve been trying to convince her to go on a date with you. Why didn’t you tell me? I mean, I’m glad you’re getting out there, but…”
    “There’s nothing to tell, Brooke. I’m having a hard enough time asking her out. I didn’t know she had a daughter, though.” Not that I can blame her for not mentioning it. I haven’t told her about Reed. “Wait. Does she know -”
    “No,” Brooke cut me off. “They think I’m a fan of yours, but I didn’t tell her anything. It’s not my place. Although, Reed almost let the cat out of the bag when they were talking about the Gamblers. I hurried out of there when he started talking about his Uncle Jax. I only want to be Reed’s mom for now. Lexie is really nice, but she sure doesn’t like you.”
    I frown. “You make it sound like I ruin everyone’s friendships.”
    “Ash.” She rests her hand on my arm. “You know that’s not what I meant. I just don’t want me or Reed in the middle, especially if you’re trying to date her.”
    At least I already know our kids get along well. “So what do you know about her?”
    Brooke shakes her head. “I’m not telling you anything. Not my place and I’m not getting in the middle. But,” she drags the word out, “I will say that you might be the perfect guy to get her back into the dating game.”
    Before I can respond, Reed pushes his way to stand between us. “Can I help? Do you have any game highlights to tell me about, Dad?”
    I sit him up on the counter. “Of course I do. You know, you could be a hockey player like me if you wanted to. Do you want to play?”
    Reed looks slightly nervous all of a sudden. “Um.” He glances at Brooke, so I follow his gaze, but she seems as confused as I am. “I don’t want to play, Dad. I’m sorry.” He hangs his head like he’s disappointed me.
    “Hey, why are you sorry?”
    He lifts his head. “Because I don’t want be a hockey player like you.”
    “That’s okay. You don’t have to be like me, Reed. You can do whatever you want.”
    He seems to perk up. “Could I