Authors: Victoria Houston
Dead Creek (26 page)
“Doc …” Lew looked down at her plate and neatly set her fork to wedge out a small bite of pie, then she looked up at him. “I’ll try the mud puppy if you’ll try my Striker.” Her alert, good-natured eyes held his.
“On one condition,” said Osborne. “You let me take you to dinner afterward.”
She never flinched, and he realized she’d been waiting. “Deal.”
“I’m so glad you’re okay, Lew.”
Lew looked at him in surprise. Her eyes softened, and she reached over to lay her hand on his. “I’m glad you’re okay, Doc.” Ray and Julie were suddenly very busy chewing.
Osborne savored the last lemony bite of his pie. Some days life just didn’t get much better.
Titles by Victoria Houston
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