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He studied her for a moment. “I hope not. Because that’d be really careless and stupid.”
“Right. I know.”
“You don’t know anything about him. He could have a wife and a family. He could get his memory back any day. And where would that leave you? As the other woman?”
“Scott. There’s nothing going on between John and me. We’re just good friends. We enjoy each other. Obviously, I know the very real possibility of him having a family and a wife. Trust me. I know.”
He relaxed a little. “Okay. I worry about you up here. Just the two of you. I mean, it’s only natural you might fall into something. But you can’t trust it. It’s not real. Because you don’t know who he is.”
“Okay. I got it. No more lectures, please. He’ll be back any minute.”
A moment later, John walked back into the kitchen. “Hey. One more hand?”
Ember and Scott answered at the same time. “No!”
Chapter fifteen
"Now you're asking permission?"
When John was sure Scott and Aaron were asleep, he got up from the couch and went to Ember’s room. He opened the door quietly, then went to the bed and got in beside her. She stirred, and he whispered in her ear.
“Hey, doll.”
She turned and put her arms around him. “What are you doing?”
“I came to say goodnight.”
“Is that really all you came for?”
“Yes. And maybe a snuggle.”
“Okay. But don’t fall asleep. Scott gave me the talk tonight while you were in the bathroom.”
“So, he knows?”
“No. And we can’t tell him.”
“Ever?”
She kissed him. “For the foreseeable future.”
“Can we tell him on our fiftieth wedding anniversary?”
“Sure. I think by then, he’ll understand.”
“Good. Because I’ll be closing in on a hundred and won’t really be able to defend my position. Of course, you’ll still be a sexy eighty-something.”
Ember laughed. “I know I eventually need to tell him. But for now…”
“I understand. Now, shush. No talking through our snuggle time.”
“Just don’t fall asleep.”
The sound of a knock on the bedroom door woke both of them up. Then they heard Scott’s voice through the door. “I hope you’re decent because I’m coming in.” He opened the door and saw John lying next to Ember. He was dressed and was on top of the covers, but Scott didn’t seem to notice that.
“Well, shit, Ember.” He shook his head, then closed the door hard.
John looked at Ember. “I fell asleep.”
