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egular spot. On the way out, Alex bought some water for Josh
and Kristen before they started toward home.
“Good day, guys?” Alex asked, bending over to unlock the bikes.
“Great day, Daddy,” Kristen answered, her face red with the heat.
Josh wiped his mouth on his arm. “Can we come back
tomorrow?”
“Maybe,” Alex fudged.
“Please? I want to ride the swing again.”
Finished with the locks, Alex slung the chains over his shoulder.
“We’ll see,” he said.
An overhang in the back of the restaurant provided some shade,
but it was still warm. After seeing how crowded it had been as
she’d walked past the windows, Katie was glad she’d taken the
day off, even if she had to work a double shift tomorrow and
Monday. It was worth it. It had been a good day, and she’d get to
relax and watch a movie with the kids while Alex was away
tonight. And then later, when he got back…
“What?” Alex said.
“Nothing.”
“You were staring at me like you were going to eat me up.”
“Just drifting off there for a second,” she said with a wink. “I think
the heat kind of got to me.”
“Uh-huh.” He nodded. “If I didn’t know better…”
“I’d like to remind you that there are some young ears tuning in
right now, so I’d watch what you say.” She kissed him before
patting him lightly on the chest.