and headed to town.
She wasnât sure just what sheâd do there. Something unexpected and sure to make her feel better, she supposed.
If she were a woman from another generation, she might buy herself a new hat.
Now that was an interesting idea. She rarely indulged in shopping trips, and while sheâd made it a point to curtail her spending until she landed another job and started receiving regular paychecks, she wasnât goingto worry about the expense right now. She had a credit card she rarely used and always paid off, so it was free from debt.
Besides, she had a date with Jeremy on Fridayâand she wanted something new to wear.
âDress warmly,â heâd told her.
She had no idea what he had in mind, but she decided to splurge on a new outfit. After all, if things worked out the way she hoped they would, the two of them would be going out againâmaybe even regularly.
Deep down she knew she might be putting more stock in her budding relationship than she ought to. But she needed Jeremy in her life at a time like this, even if she couldnât count on having him around later. He was so levelheaded, so wise, so easy to talk to, that she wanted to enjoy every opportunity she had with him.
As thoughts of Jeremy swept over her, she relived each heated kiss theyâd shared, as well as the rush of desire that had swept through her whenever they touched, whenever she caught a hint of his woodsy cologne.
Maybe, while out shopping, she ought to consider get ting some new lingerieâthe slinky kind one might find at Victoriaâs Secret.
Talk about looking forward to their next date.
As she turned onto the highway that led to the Red Rock shopping district, a niggle of insecurity burrowed deep within her, setting her on edge.
Jeremy was a nice guyâa doctor who was seeing low-income patients at the clinic out of the goodness ofhis heart. Heâd make a fine catch for any woman, but why her?
Why would their chance meeting in a parking lot lead to romance?
Heâd also offered to put in a good word for her around town and help with her job search. Was he trying to âfixâ her, just like he would set a broken bone?
She tried to shrug off the momentary lack of confidence, instead choosing to believe that Jeremy truly had feelings for her, that he wanted to help because he was a caring person and being helpful was part of his nature.
Donât get your hopes up, she told herself. Their relationship, whatever it was or might become, was only temporary. And they both knew it.
Besides, he came from a nice familyâthe Fortunes, for goodnessâ sake. They wouldnât be used to the kind of drama Max always put her through. Would it be enough to chase him off?
She certainly hoped not. Sheâd told him a lot of stuff already. Maybe it would be best to hold her tongue from here on out. To keep Max and his woes to herself.
That might be wise if she wanted something to develop between them.
But did she?
As tempting as it might be to throw caution to the wind and experience a wild and wonderful romantic relationship with Jeremy for as long as it lasted, she couldnât help worrying that she might be setting herself up for heartbreak.
After all, if she let herself go and fell for him, sayinggoodbye and having him leave Red Rock might shake her very foundation.
And then where would she be?
Yet in spite of her apprehension, she couldnât help daydreaming about becoming Dr. Fortuneâs wife.
And wondering what it would be like to have a baby with him someday.
Â
After Jeremy returned to the clinic, he put in a couple hours at work, first consulting with one of the pediatricians on a suspicious break that was clearly a case of child abuse and then turning in his report to a social worker. Next he talked to a sixty-two-year-old man about the advantages of a knee replacement. Despite the long consultations, his afternoon ended earlier than usual.
On
She wasnât sure just what sheâd do there. Something unexpected and sure to make her feel better, she supposed.
If she were a woman from another generation, she might buy herself a new hat.
Now that was an interesting idea. She rarely indulged in shopping trips, and while sheâd made it a point to curtail her spending until she landed another job and started receiving regular paychecks, she wasnât goingto worry about the expense right now. She had a credit card she rarely used and always paid off, so it was free from debt.
Besides, she had a date with Jeremy on Fridayâand she wanted something new to wear.
âDress warmly,â heâd told her.
She had no idea what he had in mind, but she decided to splurge on a new outfit. After all, if things worked out the way she hoped they would, the two of them would be going out againâmaybe even regularly.
Deep down she knew she might be putting more stock in her budding relationship than she ought to. But she needed Jeremy in her life at a time like this, even if she couldnât count on having him around later. He was so levelheaded, so wise, so easy to talk to, that she wanted to enjoy every opportunity she had with him.
As thoughts of Jeremy swept over her, she relived each heated kiss theyâd shared, as well as the rush of desire that had swept through her whenever they touched, whenever she caught a hint of his woodsy cologne.
Maybe, while out shopping, she ought to consider get ting some new lingerieâthe slinky kind one might find at Victoriaâs Secret.
Talk about looking forward to their next date.
As she turned onto the highway that led to the Red Rock shopping district, a niggle of insecurity burrowed deep within her, setting her on edge.
Jeremy was a nice guyâa doctor who was seeing low-income patients at the clinic out of the goodness ofhis heart. Heâd make a fine catch for any woman, but why her?
Why would their chance meeting in a parking lot lead to romance?
Heâd also offered to put in a good word for her around town and help with her job search. Was he trying to âfixâ her, just like he would set a broken bone?
She tried to shrug off the momentary lack of confidence, instead choosing to believe that Jeremy truly had feelings for her, that he wanted to help because he was a caring person and being helpful was part of his nature.
Donât get your hopes up, she told herself. Their relationship, whatever it was or might become, was only temporary. And they both knew it.
Besides, he came from a nice familyâthe Fortunes, for goodnessâ sake. They wouldnât be used to the kind of drama Max always put her through. Would it be enough to chase him off?
She certainly hoped not. Sheâd told him a lot of stuff already. Maybe it would be best to hold her tongue from here on out. To keep Max and his woes to herself.
That might be wise if she wanted something to develop between them.
But did she?
As tempting as it might be to throw caution to the wind and experience a wild and wonderful romantic relationship with Jeremy for as long as it lasted, she couldnât help worrying that she might be setting herself up for heartbreak.
After all, if she let herself go and fell for him, sayinggoodbye and having him leave Red Rock might shake her very foundation.
And then where would she be?
Yet in spite of her apprehension, she couldnât help daydreaming about becoming Dr. Fortuneâs wife.
And wondering what it would be like to have a baby with him someday.
Â
After Jeremy returned to the clinic, he put in a couple hours at work, first consulting with one of the pediatricians on a suspicious break that was clearly a case of child abuse and then turning in his report to a social worker. Next he talked to a sixty-two-year-old man about the advantages of a knee replacement. Despite the long consultations, his afternoon ended earlier than usual.
On
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