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    Oh, lord, what did she miss this time? Harmony glanced at her watch. “Oops, It’s five forty. I have to be at Tessa’s soon. You two need to scoot.”
    â€œBut we didn’t make it halfway through the movie!” Aiden complained.
    â€œAnd whose fault is that?” Harmony asked. “ Someone won’t stop talking.”
    â€œBut we can’t start reading the book until we finish the movie,” he explained.
    Harmony sighed. “Okay, just this once, get your asses to my room at four, but you have to zip it, or we still won’t get done.” She’d be shaving off an hour of afternoon writing time, but she’d make it up at night.
    Aiden solemnly zipped his lips, then grinned. He turned to Brody. “Do you want to watch it with us? It’s a good movie.”
    â€œI’m helping Ian . . .” That’s as far as he got. Bailey ran to throw her arms around his leg.
    â€œPlease. Daddy used to watch movies with us.”
    Brody’s expression crumpled. “I guess I could take one afternoon off.”
    Bailey squealed her delight.
    Aiden grabbed her hand and tugged. “I just remembered. Mom told us to be back at five thirty. We’re going to get a lecture.”
    They took off and Brody shook his head. “We just got steamrolled by two little kids.”
    Harmony laughed at him. “They’re experts. They stay awake nights plotting on ways to train adults.”
    It was his turn to look at the clock. “We’d better get moving. We’re supposed to be there at six.”
    Harmony glanced down at her jeans and sweater. She touched a hand to her hair, pulled back in the rubber band.
    â€œYou have no idea how cute you look,” Brody said.
    Harmony stared.
    â€œYou’re one of those women, like Tessa, who doesn’t need makeup. Cecily always looked too perfect. Always. Now, come on. We’re going to be late.”
    His compliment settled somewhere in her chest and spread warmth through her entire body. She meant to thank him, but he’d already turned and started down the hallway. It was a throwaway. Just a comment. She ran to catch up with him. They both bundled into heavy coats, scarves, and gloves at the front door before they stepped outside. The cold was so crisp, it hurt to breathe. He’d already driven his SUV close to the front door and had it running to warm it up.
    She did her usual dash to the passenger door and slammed it shut, so that he could hurry to slide behind the steering wheel.
    He glowered at her. “Usually, I’d insist on holding your door, but for right now, thank you. It’s freezing out there.”
    â€œNo biggie.”
    â€œCecily would have taken her time getting in and out of the car until my teeth would chatter. It was a matter of privilege.”
    She wrinkled her nose. “It’s none of my business, but your Cecily sounds like a real pain in the ass.”
    He threw back his head and laughed. “As a matter of fact, she was.”
    When they got to Ian and Tessa’s, Ian greeted them at the door. He hurried them inside. “Tessa’s dragging a little today. She’s in the kitchen.”
    Harmony went to check on her. “You all right?”
    Tessa shrugged. “I’ve been pushing the writing pretty hard. I might have to slow down a little.”
    â€œHow far are you?” Harmony braced herself. She knew she’d be jealous.
    â€œOver half way. You?”
    â€œDon’t ask.”
    Tessa pressed a hand to her stomach. “I forgot to eat lunch.”
    Harmony nodded understanding. A common occurrence for her. “Need any help with anything?”
    â€œNo, Ian helped me set the table. Everything’s ready to go.”
    The meal—meatloaf and mashed potatoes—was delicious, as usual.
    â€œIt’s one of my favorites,” Brody said. “Thanks, Tessa.”
    â€œYou’re one of my favorites,”