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“Ooh, candy?” She hadn’t expected candy. But she was happy with that.
“No candy. It’s bad for your teeth.”
“You’re a doctor, not a dentist.”
“You’re still not getting candy.”
Definite nightmare.
“What is it, then?”
“Eat your dinner and you can find out.”
She actually managed to eat more than she thought she would. It helped that it was a pretty small meal. More like something a child might have. Once she was finished, she looked around for a napkin. There was sauce and salt all over her fingers. And probably her mouth.
“Here, let me.”
He rose and disappeared into the bathroom, returning with a facecloth.
She reached for it, but he shook his head. “Hands.”
Huh?
“Hold your hands out,” he ordered.
She held them out, and he wiped her fingers and hands clean. Then, grabbing hold of her chin, he tilted her face back and wiped it too.
“Good girl.”
And now she felt like she’d run a marathon or did something amazing . . . rather than just let him clean her up.
“I ate it all. What’s my treat?”
“Here you are.” He drew out a small pack from under his cushion. It was a child’s pack. A large metal tin with coloring pencils, a picture to color, and some games and puzzles.
“What do you think? You don’t have to do it if you’re not interested, but I thought you might like something to do.”
The hint of uncertainty in his voice floored her. Would anyone else have been so thoughtful?
“I love it, thank you. I can do it now?”
“Yes, of course you can. I’ll clear this, so the coffee table is free.”
“Oh, I’ll do that.” She reached for some of the trash.
But he brushed her hands away. “No, let Daddy.”
They both froze. She swore she could hear his heart beating in the silence.
“Uh, I mean—”
“It’s all right. I know what you meant,” she said hastily.
He nodded stiffly. “I have to call Sav and tell him what happened today. Do you want to speak to him?”
Umm.
Shoot. She’d spent the last hour not having to think about anything that had happened today.
