Page 103 of Just One Kiss

Unfortunately for her, the suntan only made Josh more attractive.

That and his eyes were a recipe for disaster.

“You’re up early.” She looked away.

“So are you.” He was probably smiling. He seemed to know how his smile affected her. “Hey, look at this.”

He plopped a stack of paper onto the counter.

“What’s this?”

“I’ve been talking with that swimmer’s doctor—Dr. Carroll.”

“The appointment isn’t for a few more weeks.”

“I know,” Josh said. “But I didn’t want to wait.”

“And?”

“He sent me some research. In your hand is every study they’ve done in recent years suggesting that our son should be able to return to skiing in just a few short weeks. The swimmer was right—if he wants to ski, he can ski.”

Carly could practically feel her own heart double in size. “What?” She looked at the pages in her hand—

Long QT No Longer Benching Athletes

Overcoming Long QT to Win Olympic Gold

Cleared to Play

Josh nodded. “Good news, right?”

Tears sprang to her eyes. She leapt forward and threw her arms around him. “Great news.” Quickly, she pulled away. “Sorry.”

He smiled. “Don’t apologize to me.”

“Josh, I think we should talk.” She pulled the schedule she’d created from the refrigerator. It neatly outlined when Josh would be with Jaden, when he would be working, when he would be out of her hair.

Had he even looked at it?

“Ah, your schedule.” He walked farther into the kitchen, stopping about a foot from where she stood. He reached up and took a mug from the cupboard, then poured himself a cup of coffee.

Every move he made felt deliberate, and he’d yet to break eye contact with her.

“So you are aware of its existence.”

He smiled in reply.

“We have a schedule for a reason.” She looked away.

He grabbed the bottom of her shirt, then gave it a tug. “You have a schedule. I’m much more spontaneous.”

She took a step back, releasing his hold on her, aware of two things: 1) He was flirting with her, and 2) It was working.

“Josh,” she said sternly.

He grinned. “I’m just messing with you. I’ll stay out of your way today. I’ve got a plan.”

“What’s your plan?”

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