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Damn, he was definitely perceptive. There was a time she couldn’t wait to get out of Blue Moon Bay and see the world. But that was in the past and not something she wanted to share with Scott.

She cleared her throat. “Well, for today…this placeisthe best place on earth, and we need to convince those Hollywood execs.”

He grinned. “Got it. You know, you and Trent should totally apply to be contestants on the show.”

She eyed him. “Trying to get rid of me?”

“No way. I mean it—I think you two would win for sure, husband-and-wife team…”

“We’re not married yet.” Why had she said that?

“Okay, engaged-couple team. With your brain and Trent’s muscle, you two would kill it at the checkpoint challenges,” he said.

She could barely make it across the parking lot these days without her legs aching, “Racing across America” on a television show was not happening. “I’ll pass.”

“Just saying, you two are a power couple.”

Were they? The last few months had been a little touch and go, but she wanted to continue to believe they would pull through.

Her cell phone rang on the desk beside her, and the Rejuvenation number lit up the screen. She hesitated, glancing at Scott. “My mom’s senior facility.”

“Go ahead,” Scott said, picking up the pitch again and reading in an offer of privacy.

Whitney hesitated but answered on the third ring. “Hello?”Please don’t let there be anything wrong today.

“Hi, Whitney, this is Marla from Rejuvenation.”

“Yes, hi, Marla. Everything okay?”

“Everything’s fine. We were just wondering if you were on your way.”

Shit. What day was it? She opened her Outlook calendar, but there was nothing scheduled. “I’m sorry, Marla. What am I forgetting?”

“Dr. Tyler is here to see your mom.”

She’d totally forgotten her mother’s monthly doctor’s visit was that afternoon. She looked at the clock. Could she get to Rejuvenation and back before the meeting? She had no other choice than to try. The doctor’s appointments were really important. She needed the update on her mother’s condition.

“Okay. I’m on the way. Please apologize to him for the wait. I’ll be there as soon as I can.”

“Thanks, Whitney. See you soon,” Marla said before she disconnected the call.

Whitney slid her swollen feet back into the heels under the desk and grabbed her purse.

“Everything okay with your mom?” Scott asked, standing.

“Yes…I just need to head over there. I should be back in time for the meeting.”

“Are you sure? I can take over as point person on this one if you can’t make it back.”

She hoped it wouldn’t come to that. “I should be able to make it…but just in case…” She opened her email and sent him a copy of her slideshow. The one she’d spent weeks putting together. Four drafts and countless hours getting the visuals and wording just right. “I just forwarded you the presentation.”

“Great. Don’t worry. Go take care of your mom. I can handle it if you’re not here,” he said, following her out of her office.

She hesitated. That’s what she was afraid of. “Okay. Thank you. But I’m sure I’ll make it back in time.”


Then…

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