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“Hey, Irish,” he said.
Siobhan looked at him and back at her breakfast.
“Liam.”
“Damn, why are you mad at me?”
Siobhan set her fork down, turned on the stool, and glared at him.
“I haven’t seen you in weeks. You said you’d return to Dewey’s, and you didn’t. I’m supposed to be all nice?”
“I said, maybe. I didn’t say for sure.”
“Oh, well, hell. That makes it all right, doesn’t it? Look, Liam, I know I have no say in anything you do, but I thought we’d get to know each other after that kiss.” She shrugged. “Apparently, you don’t want to, and that’s fine, but you never should have kissed me,” she hissed.
“I’m sorry for not going back. I amnot, however, sorry for that kiss.”
“Well, enjoy it while you can. It’s the first and last time you’ll ever get from me.”
“Is that right? Well, that’s a real shame, darlin’, because I sure enjoyed it.”
“Hi, Liam. What can I get you, hon?”
“Hey, Connie. I’ll have the same as Ms. O’Brien.”
“Good choice. I’ll be back soon with your order. Siobhan, do you need anything, hon?”
“Another place to sit,” Siobhan muttered, but she grinned when he chuckled.
“Ouch,” he said.
“So, why are you here? Shouldn’t you be working?”
“I’m… on vacation.”
“Vacation? I didn’t think you took those.”
“I don’t. My father insisted. He thinks I’m working too hard.” He shook his head.
“Is he right?”
Liam shrugged. “If I’m not rested in a week, I’ll miss the cattle drive, and I never miss it. I look forward to it.”
“Then you’ll just have to get rested, won’t you?”
“I suppose. Are you going to the festival?”
“I am. Tomorrow before work. Are you?”
“I don’t have anything else to do,” he muttered.
Siobhan laughed. “I hope you have a good time.”
“I’m sure I will. I haven’t been to it for years.”
“I can’t wait.”
“Since I’m on vacation, maybe I’ll go to Dewey’s tonight.” He stared into her eyes.
