A doll in a blue dress sang about letting it go loud enough to drown out conversation. The whole place whipped into chaos within seconds, women piling coats onto the couch, rooting through the fridge to make a spot for their offerings. I have the doll.”ĭominic put his hand on the small of Rosie’s back and guided her into the house. Don’t worry about taking your shoes off.”ĭominic and Rosie traded an amused glance when the little girl took hold of Bethany’s hand and dragged her into the house. “She’s the ice princess.”Ī moment passed. You must know, Bethy,” Wes said, a grin spreading across his face. “Elsa in the movie Frozen,” the girl replied, bouncing on the balls of her feet. “Oh,” Bethany said, sweeping the hem of her coat back. Transferring his attention from Rosie to Bethany, Wes started to say something when a little girl bounded out the door, stopping in front of Bethany. Everyone here has been the recipient of the same at some point.” We’re not here to deliver charity, we’re just excited for the chance to be good neighbors. “We’re a tight-knit community here and I think we might have been a little overzealous. Wes spotted Dominic standing among the women and nodded in recognition. The tension ebbed immediately when she joined Wes on the porch, laying a hand on his arm. Rosie stepped forward and her soft voice was like a balm over the whole situation. “If that’s what this is, I’ll thank you kindly to take it on home.”
“I don’t want charity,” Wes said after a beat. Wes gestured at their enthralled audience. “Unless you’re referring to the clear fact that you hate being attracted to me.” “‘Hate’ is a strong word,” Wes drawled, propping a forearm on the doorjamb. “We hate each other,” Bethany responded with a tight smile. I can’t be the ambassador of this mission. “Oh, I don’t believe this,” Bethany hissed, turning on a heel to face the crowd. “Who are all these women? Is this your coven?” “That’s right.” He positioned the hat back on his head. “You’re the one? Taking care of a little girl?” He swept over them with a suspicious glance and focused in on Bethany. Wes Daniels took off his cowboy hat and slapped it against his thigh, utter consternation written on his face at seeing the horde of people outside his door. It was too coincidental that the single man who had just opened the door was the same one who had recently started working for Brick & Morty. Port Jefferson didn’t exactly appeal to tons of single men. The door opened to reveal a man Dominic recognized, confirming his earlier theory. The kind his wife might have if he’d taken the time to encourage her, to show he had faith in her. She had the kind of confidence Rosie deserved. Bethany reached the door first and knocked briskly, flipping back her blond hair and adjusting the collar of her long white coat.
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