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Noah enters, his police boots clomping across my hardwood floor. “Sorry, did I wake you?”

I sit up and try to tame my hair. “What is it?”

Noah leans against my footboard. “Nothing important. I just wanted to apologize for the camera thing.” He grins at me. “I totally didn’t mean to spy on you.”

I’d forgotten about it already. I wave a hand at him. “No problem.”

“I approve, by the way.”

“Approve?” My brain is still not awake.

“Of you and Kiki. It’s about time you got over Courtney. We’ve been worried about you never wanting to date anyone.” He scrubs a hand across his neck. “We’re glad you found someone.”

Annoyance surfaces in me. “I didn’t realize my brothers were all talking about me behind my back.”

“It’s not like that. We were just concerned, that’s all.”

I feel a headache coming on, and I pinch the bridge of my nose. “What about you? I don’t seem to see you dating anyone. Is everyone concerned about how hung up you are with your ex?”

Noah shifts. “All right. I deserve that. But my situation is totally different.”

I stare at him. “How so?”

“Courtney was a blood-sucking leech. Even you admitted it after she left.” Noah folds his arms across his chest. “Savannah’s nothing like that.”

“I agree with you. I just don’t know why you haven’t made another move in all these years. It’s obvious you guys still have a thing for each other. Everyone notices.” I exhale. “Just do something about it.”

Noah grins at me. “Working on it.” He taps the footboard. “Anyway, let me know if you need me to watch Skyler so you can go out or something. My weekends are pretty free.”

Noah has Friday and Saturday nights off. I squint at him. “If you’re going to pursue Savannah, won’t you want those weekend nights for her?”

“Watching Sky together sounds like a great date. You know how she loves kids. And it would subconsciously put the idea in her head that we’d make great parents, huh?” His grin widens.

I laugh because Noah’s always been very vocal about wanting a whole bunch of kids. It’s really sweet. I know he’d make a great dad. He’s amazing with Skyler. “All right.”

Noah leaves my room, and I climb out of bed. Yesterday’s closeness with Kiki was amazing. I’m unsure how she will react to me today, but I think we’ve turned a corner. At least, I hope she sees it that way.

CHAPTER 29

KIKI EMMERSON

Iwake to the smell of bacon. The heavenly smell combined with the memories of Tobias kissing me last night infuse me with a rush of excitement and energy. I quickly shower, get dressed in a blue top and pair of cute jeans with bling on the back pockets, and go down the stairs.

“Kiki!” Skyler runs to me when I enter the kitchen. “Daddy’s making pancakes and bacon.”

Tobias turns around from the island stove to smile at me. He’s wearing a white button up shirt again, but the sleeves are rolled up, and he’s in casual slacks. “Good morning.”

I walk up beside him and grab a piece of bacon from the plate. “Smells delicious.”

“Kiki, listen to my joke.” Skyler tugs on my jeans.

“Okay.”

“What do lawyers wear?”

I think about it a moment. “I don’t know. What do they wear?”

“Lawsuits!”