Chapter 18

• Scott grinned as the front door slammed shut, causing the two women to rise to their feet just as Ernest walked into the room.
• After meeting Claire, Ernest kissed her cheek and turned to Amanda with a sultry look. It was as simple as asking for a date: "You know, if you wanted a date for tonight, all you had to do was ask, I've been trying to get you to say yes all week," he leaned over to kiss her cheek. Although she was furious with him, the image had kept her daydreaming.
• That's incorrect. Really, I don't. Not on my watch! She stumbled over her words because she was enamored by his closeness. Why aren't you still recuperating at home? Your head and chest are bruised, don't you think?"