A Pumpkin and a Patch

by Jennifer Peel

“Mom?” Reece got excited. He reached out his hand and walked toward the woman who was ferociously scowling at him. “It’s a pleasure—” “Are you in here looking at Josie’s panties again?” Mom blurted, before Reece could finish his sentence.

He’s a prime piece of real estate.” I couldn’t help but laugh. “First of all, he’s not my man. Secondly, prime piece of real estate? Who talks like that?” “I’m just saying: put down an offer and take that man off the market.”

Perfect boyfriend material. Except, you know, the he-wanted-me-to-be-whole-and-healthy thing.

Because Josie really likes Reece.” I let out a huge sigh, feeling a little better for baring my soul. Reece kissed the top of my head. “Reece really likes Josie.”

“Your timing is impeccable; I just threw away all the takeout containers and placed the food on my own dishes.” She laughed.

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