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She suddenly looked uncomfortable. “It was nothing.”
“It had to be something for you to drive over this early.”
She shook her head. “I wanted to know what he thought about some of Aunt Lindy’s things. That’s all.”
“Like what?”
“I—uh—I don’t want to bother you with it. I had no idea you were dealing with all this.” She brushed off her legs and stood from the porch. “I’ll take care of it. The beach charity van is going to be at the house soon anyway.”
“What are you doing with Lindy’s house?” I asked.
I had struck a nerve. “Sell it I guess.”
“You’re going to sell it? That house had been in her family for a hundred years.”
“I know how old it is. Do you have an issue with it?”
“It shouldn’t go to an outsider. That’s all I’m trying to fucking say,” I barked.
“And just how do you categorize me?” she fumed.
“What are you talking about?”
“Me. Where do you think I fit in?”
“You’re an islander, Sierra. At least you used to be.”
“Yeah,” she whispered. “Used to be.”
She walked to the car. “I’m sorry about your dad. Really.”
The ignition started and I watched as she rolled down the windows before backing out of the driveway.
I strolled over to her door. “Hey. What do you say we do something late
r?” I put my hand on the window edge.
“What? This again? I think last night proved we are a colossal disaster.”
“No Long Island ice teas this time.”
She chewed her lip. “I don’t know.”
“How about this? Let’s go to the Cape for the day. It’s hot. You shouldn’t be locked up inside cleaning up shit. Let’s take the boat out. Remind you that you really are an islander.”
“But—the charity—”
I shrugged. “Leave them a note. I’ll pick you up on the pier in an hour.”
I saw the corners of her pink lips curl. Damn she was still gorgeous.
“Ok. I can do that. And I’ll pack some sandwiches?”
I slapped the side of her car. “You better. I eat a lot. See you in an hour.”
I watched as she backed all the way out of the drive and realized I needed to get the cooler ready. I had a full day of drinking to do.
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