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planning on driving back first thing tomorrow, right?"
    Jason said, "I can stay until tomorrow evening. There
really is no big reason for me to get back before then."
    Everyone at the table seemed to give a sigh of relief. He
realized they were all very invested in the project. It was another reason to
do the job.
    * * * *
    "Holly Grainger, just what are you doing?"
    Holly whirled around quickly in the kitchen to face Anna.
"I have no idea what you're talking about, Sis."
    "Ha. You and that gorgeous man did more than look at
property."
    Holly sighed. "You know, sometimes you can be a real
pain."
    "Come on, what gives? I know you. You never mix
business and pleasure."
    "Would you believe that I'm not sure what happened? I
mean, I know what happened, but not the reason why. It was just so primal, so
immediate. We were compelled to do it."
    Anna giggled. "Oh Holly, compelled? Really?"
    She shrugged. "That's the best explanation I can give
you. But don't worry, it won't affect the project. It won't happen again."
    Anna looked surprised. "Why not?"
    "Because, he's a client and he may do the project. It
would be too complicated."
    "Too bad. He seems like a nice guy. A bit reserved, but
a good person, is my take."
    Holly sighed. "Now don't start. Yes, he's a good guy.
No, he is not looking for a relationship any more than I am. Leave it alone,
Anna."
    "Okay, okay. You don't know what you're missing,
though, you really don't. Being married to Sam, having Joshua--it's
everything."
    Holly reached out impulsively and hugged her sister.
"Hey, what's that for?"
    "I'm so happy that you're happy."
    "I want you to be happy too, Holly."
    "I know. Just try and accept that I'm happy where I am
in my life."
    "I hear you," Anna said. "But Dad...he kept
eyeing you two at dinner. I think I saw the matchmaking fever strike."
    Holly groaned.

     

Chapter 3
     
    The following day, Jason was taken around to the other
properties by Sam and Cody in Sam's SUV. The area of land was large enough for
what they envisioned, Jason decided. He enjoyed the morning with the two men
who were easygoing and yet also determined to make the project work.
    Holly had said good-bye to him early in the morning. She'd
decided to drive back to the city right after breakfast, and had come to the
motel just as the sun was rising. She'd been businesslike and still friendly,
setting a tone that was easy to match. Jason had almost reached to kiss her,
the pull to her was still so strong. But he knew it would only complicate
things. He was grateful she was as dedicated to her business as he was, so
there would be nothing messy.
    The final meeting involved Sam and Anna, Cody and Julia,
Frank and surprisingly, Mrs. Gilchrest the bank president. When he looked at
her quizzically after the introductions, she smiled and said, "I'm also on
the Town Council."
    Jason said, "I should have realized you'd have the
backing of the town in order to proceed."
    "Plus, one of the pieces of land is currently owned by
the bank."
    Sam said, "Although that will be changing just as soon
as we can finalize the paperwork."
    "So what do you think Jason? Can you do it?" Frank
asked.
    "Certainly I can do it. The main problem is my
schedule. How quickly did you expect to start building?"
    "We're flexible," Sam said. "Although we'd
like to start as soon as possible obviously. We also see this being done in
stages. But the overarching vision is something you'd probably need to have in
place before we start."
    "Yes, I agree," Jason said. "We do have a
window of opportunity. I have a month-long gap in my schedule starting in a
week. If I devote all my energies to this project during that time, it might be
enough to start work on stage one."
    Everyone looked excited at the prospect. "What do you
need from us?" Frank asked.
    "Everything you've got on the land parcels. I'll send
you a list from my office with all the details. Who is handling the financing?"
    "Rob Tremaine, Julia's father. Send him