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“You look rough, Leigh,” Bobbi says.

I stick my tongue out to him. “Bite me.”

“You mean I look rough,” Keanu quips.

He seems fine to me. Or is he just putting on a brave face because Bobbi is here?

Bobbi brings his coffee mug to his lips. “Actually, both of you look like you’ve been put through the wringer.”

“Well, we had dinner with Mr. Santori,” I say.

Bobbi grimaces. “That man always gave me bad vibes. Sorry, Keanu.”

“No need to apologize. He’s an asshole. But let’s not talk about him anymore. I’d rather focus on the meeting with that hotshot director.”

My eyebrows shoot up. “Crap. It’s tonight, and I’m not prepared.”

“Uh, Keanu is the one who needs to be prepared, unless you miraculously find a permanent cure to your problem,” Bobbi says.

“Sadly, I don’t see how.” I let my shoulders slump forward.

“I say we try to contact your friend again, or that lady who owns the shop,” Keanu suggests.

“Not sure what else she can tell you. You’re definitely paying attention to each other now,” Bobbi replies.

I sense a blush coloring my cheeks, so I head to the coffee maker to hide my reaction from them. I regret telling Bobbi and Simon that Keanu and I are only able to switch bodies when we’re about to hook up. Mercifully, Keanu doesn’t make a comment that would embarrass me even more. I guess that’s progress.

“Leigh, you have an appointment with the physio in a couple of hours.”

“Yeah, I know.”

“I’ll prepare Keanu while you’re at your appointment,” Bobbi says.

“But she’s still going to come with me, right?” Keanu asks.

“Of course. I’ll be there too, so it doesn’t seem odd that Leigh is bringing her new boyfriend to a work meeting.”

“But if she comes with an entourage, it’s better?” Keanu looks confused.

“Sadly, yes,” I say. “Well, I’m going to shower and try to look more presentable.”

“You look fine to me, darling.” Keanu smirks. “But again, you’re wearing my gorgeous face.”

I shake my head but smile when I turn around. Keanu is cracking jokes, so maybe he’s already getting over his father’s revelation.

Or maybe he’s just as good at pretending as you, Leigh.

33 KEANU

Apparently, this Aaron Jones guy is the hottest director in Hollywood right now. For the past few years, his movies have earned nominations and awards, and the actors who star in them become even more popular. I’ve seen some of his movies, but I never paid attention to the end credits to recognize his name. But it’s no surprise that Leigh is excited to have a meeting with the guy. If she’s cast in his film, it could take her career to new heights.

“Remember, Leigh. You can’t talk much during the meeting. Let Keanu handle Aaron,” Bobbi tells her during the car ride.

“Yeah, yeah.” She rests her chin on her fist.

“It’s going to be okay. Bobbi prepped me well.”

“I know.” She smiles. “You’ll do fine. Better than me playing hockey for sure.”