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“It means her sister is married to your brother. And her best friend is going to be married to me. And her other close friend is engaged to Luke. If things advance between you, she might expect a similar outcome.”
“Relax. It was just a kiss.” Even though what followed couldn’t be described as “just” anything. “The lyrics of your love songs are poisoning your brain.”
“Don’t get your jockstrap in a knot. Just tell her what’s up. She is—”
“Hannah’s sister. I know, I know.” How could he forget with everyone reminding him all the damn time? “But just as I am not you and you are not Luke and Luke is not Will, so Hallie is not Hannah. And you know what? Hallie has been taking care of Hannah’s career and schedule for years. She is one of the most responsible, intelligent, together women I’ve met. She can handle me.”
And boy, had she.
“I’ve seen the way she looks at you.” Cash took a long swig of his beer and amended, “Presley pointed out the way she looks at you. I’m not sure I would have noticed. But Pres, she knows plenty about Hallie and I know plenty about you. I’m trying to steer you away from the rocks.”
“You mean in case I accidentally get engaged, married and have a few babies before I know what’s happened to me?” Gavin gave his brother a half smile, trying not to think too hard about anything he’d just said. Engaged or married would be alarming states to find himself in, but babies? Yikes. For a guy who wasn’t looking for a ton of responsibility, a bundle of joy would be anything but.
“Now, that’d be something to see.” Cash chuckled.
An involuntary shiver traced Gavin’s spine.
“Never say never. I didn’t plan to be engaged to be married and talking about babies, either. Look at me now.”
“Yeah, living in a less impressive house than your younger brother,” Gavin quipped, pleased when Cash stopped grinning. “Come on, I’ll show you the rest of my castle.”
Cash followed Gavin out the patio door, thankfully leaving talk of marriage and kids behind.
