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She shook her head. “Nope, we are getting married next weekend.” She eyed me carefully. “Trevor should bring you as his date.”
I barked out a laugh. “Yeah, I don’t think so.”
“Why not? He’s single, and I assume you are single, too. He’s Alex’s best man; he should come with a date.”
I laughed uneasily. “We don’t particularly have the best relationship. I mean, I’m only here to help with Devon anyway. It’s a one-time thing, you know? I’m sure after he picks up all the stuff from Carol’s place, we won’t see each other again.”
“When is he supposed to get the stuff from Carol’s?”
“In a little while. That’s why he’s getting dressed so that we can go over.”
“Were you planning on taking the baby with you?”
“Yes,” I stated.
“Now you don’t have to. Alex and I can watch him. We don’t have any plans until later today, and I’d love to spend time with this little guy. It will give you and Trevor the time you need to get his stuff packed and get to know each other a little better.”
“We don’t need to get to know each other,” I stated.
She shrugged with a grin. “Well, I tried, but I can still watch him for you two.”
I turned away and began to put my laptops back into my bag. “You’ll have to ask his father. I have no say in the matter.”
“Okay,” she responded and directed her attention back to Devon until Alex and Trevor came out of the bedroom. My gaze slipped down the denim-clad legs and then back up to the white t-shirt tucked into the waistband. The blue-and-white long-sleeve flannel over the top of that made his blue eyes brighter. I swallowed and forced myself to look away before I started to drool.
How can any man look that good in flannel and jeans? I mean, come on. I shook my head as Lexi spoke up excitedly. “Alex and I are going to watch Devon this afternoon. So make sure to pack up his diaper bag.”
“What?” Trevor stopped in mid-step, and Alex looked just as surprised.
“Aren’t you and Davina going to get his stuff from his mother’s place?” she asked.
“Yes.”
“So, you can’t watch a baby and move things around. I’ll take him for the afternoon. It will be good practice.”
“Lexi, we have to get Nica in a few hours.”
“Veronica won’t mind. She loves babies, too.”
Alex rolled his eyes. “If that’s what you want, honey.”
“Yes,” Lexi replied quickly, and my gaze shifted to Trevor who looked a little nervous as he stared at Lexi holding the baby.
“Are you sure, Lex? I know you get tired and everything; I don’t want this to wear you out.”
“I’m fine. Alex is too worried about me. Pack his bag, and we can take him with us. Then you’ll have the afternoon to get things together, and you can pick him up from our place later, say around dinner.”
“Really?”
“Yes.” Lexi grinned at him, and I saw Trevor relax.
“Okay, thanks, Lexi. It will be easier without having to worry about him.”
I watched as Trevor went through the diaper bag and wandered over his way. “Don’t forget this.” I handed him the wipes. “They are kind of important.”
He glanced my way, smiling so brightly that it almost took my breath away. “Thanks.”
I quickly shuffled off to the side and waited while Alex, Trevor, and Lexi talked about things for the afternoon. There was laughter and smiles amongst the three of them, and I found myself quietly envying them. Carol had been my only real friend, and her absence suddenly felt like a weight tied to my leg in the ocean current.
