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“Oh, nice to meet you. I guess he’s not the sweet twin?”
“No, there’s a third brother you haven’t met.”
Payton turns to Jess. “I suppose that means you met Trevor. I apologize for anything he may have said.” Jess laughs. He looks back at me. “Harley, are you looking forward to Mexico?”
All of a sudden, I hear Brody’s voice behind me. “Dr. Lawrence, you’re going to Mexico?” Oh shit. I haven’t told him about that.
I turn around. “Yes, Dr. Cooper. My mother is marrying Payton’s father in Mexico in a few weeks.”
“I hadn’t heard. Congratulations.” He doesn’t seem pleased. He nonetheless introduces himself to Payton.
Payton says his goodbyes. Brody turns to me. “Dr. Lawrence, I have some good news for you. I just spoke with Dr. McCrevis, and you’re going to scrub in on my surgery next week.
I momentarily forget that he’s pissed at me. “Really?” He nods. “Thank you. Can I review the file so that I can familiarize myself with everything?”
“Yes, it’s in my office. Why don’t you come with me, and we’ll discuss itnow.” He’s definitely mad at me.
“Great.” I fake smile at Jess and make my way toward Brody’s office.
He closes the door. “Were you ever going to tell me about Mexico, or just call me once you were sitting by the pool with a margarita and guacamole?”
He’s really upset. I rub his solid arms. “I’m sorry Brody. I should have told you.”
“I want to come with you.”
I shake my head. “No.”
“Why not?”
“I’m not ready to tell my family about you. And Mexico isa lotof my family. They’re a different breed. Trust me, you’re not ready to handle them. It also won’t look great if we’re both gone the same week and come back with tans. I’m not there yet. I’m sorry.”
He looks hurt. “When will you be ready?”
“Soon. We’ll talk about it more after Mexico.” I bite my lip. “Am I really getting the surgery, or was that just an excuse to talk to me about Mexico?”
He gives me an exasperated look. “You’re really getting the surgery. Though maybe I should reconsider now.” He smiles. I know he wouldn’t do that. “I did just speak with Phil about it. We both feel you’re ready. If you’re a good girl, I’ll let you close the patient at the end of the surgery.”
I have a huge smile. I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him. “I promise to be a good girl tonight.” I bat my eyelashes at him. “Do you want to discuss the file before you go?”
“No, I’m done for the day. I want to get to the gym. I’ve been distracted by a hot chick lately and haven’t gotten in my workouts.”
“I assure you; you’ve been working out plenty.”
He laughs and gives me a kiss. “Read the file on your own and then we’ll discuss it. When are you off for the night?”
“I’m done in about three hours. Why don’t you head to my place after the gym and order us some food. After we eat, I promise to make it up to you.” I kiss his lips. “Or better yet, be naked in my bed and I’ll make it up to you before we eat.”
He’s still pouting but musters a, “Fine.”
* * *
A little overthree hours later, I walk into my apartment. I hear voices. As I walk further inside, I see Brody in boxers and a t-shirt talking to Reagan. This can’t be good.
Reagan sees me and smiles. “Hey, sis.” She’s got that devilish twinkle in her eyes. “Imagine my surprise when I came to see you tonight and there was a hot, naked guy in your bed.”
Brody laughs. “It only took a little fondling for me to realize it wasn’t you.” My chin nearly drops to the floor. He and Reagan both laugh. “You were right. She believed me.” The two of them are hysterically laughing now.
I give him the evil eye. “Just what she needs, another partner in crime to torture me.”
