Page 17 of Dr. Sexypants

“Not like that.” Jade paused, then continued, “I mean, okay, yeah—like that. But also, he’s still healing from his gunshot wound and is kind of needy since he’s not able to drive yet. Not that it matters, his truck is still at the Cape.”

Lainey’s kidnapping story had gone nationwide. By default, the story of Brian’s shooting had, too. The paparazzi had staked out his house after being refused entry at the hospital, so Jade had agreed to help Brian leave town once he’d been discharged.

He and Jade took off to the Cape and stayed at Adam’s brother’s cottage on the ocean. By the time the press found them there a week later, a romance had blossomed between the two, which hadn’t surprised anyone. Brian and Jade had been dancing around their chemistry ever since they started regularly running into each other at the hospital.

“He still can’t drive?”

“No, and he’s been a good sport about it; I suspect because we left his truck at the Cape, so he’d have to drive my Prius. But I fear that’s going to change, since Alan is en route to bring his truck back for him; he should get here sometime tomorrow.”

Lainey blew out a breath. “Then Alan and Adam’s parents arrive the day after that.”

Jade reached across the counter to grab her sister’s hand. “They’re going to love you. And Conor.”

“I hope so. They’re such a close family—it would be awful if they hated me!”

I smirked. “Is that why you insisted they stay with you? So, you can win them over?”

“Kind of.” She looked at Jade. “Please tell Brian thanks again for letting Alan crash at his place.”

“After everything Alan did for us at the Cape? Not to mention he’s driving Brian’s truck back for him, it’s the least Bri could do. Besides, his house is just sitting empty right now anyway.”

Brian lived next door to Lainey and Adam, in my neighborhood. But ever since he and Jade returned from Cape Cod, they’d been staying at her house. It was a single story, so it was easier for him to maneuver with his leg injury.

“Well, I appreciate it. It will make our house less crowded, while still keeping Alan close.”

“I’ll be sure to let Brian know. Or better yet—you can tell him yourself. He’s going to Hannigan’s for Justin’s birthday party tonight.”

I looked up from the table I was wiping down. “Woah, woah, woah. You didn’t say it was Justin’s party.”

Lain didn’t even try to disguise her smirk. “Oh, I must have forgot. Is that a problem?”

Fuck.

I couldn’t say I didn’t want to go now without Lainey demanding to know why.

I tried to sound dismissive when I replied, “Not at all. But it’d be nice to know that I’m going to someone’s birthday party, so I show up with at least a card.”

“Oh, yeah. We should get him something, huh? Especially after I never rescheduled our date.” The corner of her mouth hitched when she added, “Although, I don’t think he cares. I have a feeling he’s moved on.”

I pretended not to know what she was talking about.

“I guess we’ll see if he brings a date tonight.”

Jade chimed in. “I bet he doesn’t. Not that half the nursing staff wouldn’t jump at the chance if he asked any one of them.”

That made my spine stiffen.

“Why?” I backtracked a little. “I mean, other than he’s a single, eligible bachelor under forty in a town where those are in short supply. I thought all doctors were arrogant.”

“It’d be too hard to have a god complex in Haven Springs,” Jade answered. “Although we do have a couple who can be kind of prickly. But Dr. Weaver isn’t like that. He’s actually down-to-earth and values the nurses’ opinions. And he’s got a really good sense of humor once you get to know him.” Her mischievous grin matched her sister’s. “Not to mention he’s pretty easy on the eyes.”

And is an excellent lover.

Of course, I kept that to myself.

Lainey added, “And a hero.”

“Oh yeah. I almost forgot about that.”