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corner of his mouth turned down. “Seeing you tired doesn’t make me happy. But knowing that becauseof it you’ll get some rest does.” He took hold of the afghan and pulled it above her breasts. He made sure she was covered from there to her toes. Then he gave it a little tuck under her hip so it wouldn’t fall away.
    Mitch’s fingers were strong and long. She felt heat from them with just that quick touch. He’d used his left hand. From what she’d heard, he didn’t have much feeling in the fingers of his right hand.
    She caught his arm before he moved away.
    His gaze crashed into hers and they stared at each other for a few moments.
    â€œThank you for bringing me home.”
    â€œNo problem,” he responded, as if it was no big deal.
    But it was a big deal to Lily. She’d never forget his friendship with Troy. She’d certainly never forget his kindness to her. But something about that kindness and her acceptance of it unsettled her. She had to figure out why it bothered her so much that Mitch would be sleeping on her couch tonight.

Chapter Three
    L ily stared at the TV that evening, not really focused on the newsmagazine show that was airing. She was too aware of Mitch rattling the back screen door, fixing loose weather stripping.
    Over supper they’d talked about the house and former tenants, needing dispassionate conversation. When they didn’t stay on neutral territory, they seemed to wander into intensity…or awkwardness that came from being alone together. It was odd, really. For the past two and a half years while working with Mitch, she’d found him easy to be with. Now…
    The phone rang and Lily picked up the cordless from the end table. When she saw Gina’s number on caller ID, she breathed a sigh of relief.
    â€œHi,” Gina said. “How are you and Sophie and Grace?”
    â€œI called the hospital a little bit ago. They’re doing okay. And I’m…good. I’m at home.”
    â€œSo you said in your message. I’m sorry I just got it. My plane had a delay taking off. It was a whirlwind trip, leaving yesterday and coming back today. But I didn’t want to be away from Daniel and Logan any longer than I had to be.”
    A baby development expert, Gina had received an offer from a Houston hospital to start her Baby Grows center there, too. Lily was sure Gina would someday not only have an additional Baby Grows center in Houston but many all around the country.
    â€œSo Mitch is keeping you company? How’s that going?”
    â€œIt’s okay. It’s just…he’s hovering. He insists I shouldn’t be alone today. He gave me the option to sleep over at his place, or his sleeping on my couch. So he’s sleeping here on my couch tonight.”
    â€œAre you okay with that?”
    â€œSure.” But Lily knew her voice didn’t sound sure. A man who wasn’t her husband sleeping under her roof. Is that what was bothering her? Or was there more to it?
    â€œDo you want me to come over?”
    â€œNo,” Lily was quick to answer. “You need to be with your family.”
    â€œI was going to take off work tomorrow. Why don’t I drive over first thing? Then Mitch can go to Family Tree.”
    â€œAre you sure you don’t have other things you have to do?”
    â€œI don’t,” Gina replied. “Tomorrow we can talk about Sophie and Grace, possibly visit them, and maybe I can get some things ready for you.”
    Seeing her twins. Baby talk. Girl talk. That sounded great to Lily. “I really appreciate this.”
    â€œNo problem. Have you heard from Angie?”
    Angie was Gina’s sister, and Lily knew Gina worried about her when she worked on the team. “No. Have you?”
    â€œNo, not since she reached the Gulf. But the disaster relief team really doesn’t have time for anything but helping the victims.” After a short pause, she