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Lola made a face but wrote it down. Josie chose the lasagna and decided to stick with her sweet tea.

After Lola left, Becca turned to Josie. “Her two husbands are hot.”

“Kind of overprotective,” Sarah noted. Josie just nodded her head. They went on to talk about the girl’s time at school. Josie laughed as the girls both ordered second milkshakes.

Chapter 32

When they drove to Sam and Chance’s house, Josie was careful to give the twins clear directions how to get back.

“Josie, it’s basically a mile inland from the harbor, and then just follow the road around the lake, I think we can handle it,” Becca said as they pulled into the driveway.

“So, which one is which?” Becca asked, tipping her chin to the two men standing at the top of the porch steps.

“Lola wasn’t kidding. They’re hot too, Josie. Good going!” Sarah said. Josie didn’t know whether to take that as a good thing or a bad thing.

“The blond is Chance, and Sam has the dark hair. Let me introduce you.” The men were already down the steps opening their car doors by the time Josie had finished her sentence.

“Welcome, ladies,” Chance said with a wide smile. Sam just smiled and hugged Josie as he opened her door.

“Chance, do you think you could drive the car back tonight so they could follow you, and don’t get lost?”

“Oh Josie, for God’s sake, we’ve got our phone’s navigation. If we can’t find our way back to your apartment, then we’re too stupid to live,” Sarah shook her head sadly.

Sam let out a laugh. “I don’t know which one of you is which, but you are definitely Josie’s sister. She said almost the same damn thing to me when I got worried about her getting lost.”

Becca and Sarah laughed.

“Hi, I’m Sam Booth,” Sam held out his hand to Sarah.

“I’m Sarah Compton. This is my better half, Becca,” she pointed at her sister.

“Hi, I’m Chance Reynolds.” Chance grinned. Josie could see he was aching to hug the girls, but he didn’t. He shook both of their hands instead. “Welcome to our house. I hope you’ll both make yourselves at home.” He put his arm around Josie and waved for the girls to precede them up the porch steps. “I’ll give you the grand tour.”

“You have a dock?” Sarah asked. “Do you swim in the summer?” She darn near had her nose pressed to the back patio window.

“Let me show you the backyard,” Chance offered. The girls followed him.

“So, what did you do with the girls today?” Sam asked when they were alone.

“We went over to Hart’s Diner for lunch, where drama ensued.” She told Sam the story, and he smiled.

“Jace told me about them trying for a kid. I’m happy for them.”

“Yeah, Lola was really upset when they were having trouble getting pregnant.”

“I don’t suppose that’s something you would ever want?” Sam probed.

“Why would you say that?” Josie countered, a little shocked.

“Well, you’ve basically already raised two children.”

“I would love to have children,” Josie huffed. Sam raised both his hands.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hit a hot button.”

Just then, Chance and the girls came out to the back deck, joining them.

“And here’s the view I promised you. I figured we’d put Sam to work and have him grill some steaks tonight out here on the deck. Are either of you vegetarian?”