Page 68 of Sweetheart

Sam barked a laugh, and I realized I'd said it out loud.

Oh well, I blamed the heat.

"Push down on three," he said.

"Okay," I said softly.

We managed to get the lug nut loose, and I exhaled.

"Nice job, Kent," Sam said into my ear. "I'll stop breathing down your neck now."

"I don't mind," I said.

I was half-hoping he'd stay close, but Sam laughed it off and stepped back. It didn't take long after that. He gave me pointers as I removed the old tire and replaced it with the spare. By the time it was done, we were both smiling.

"You can definitely check that off," Sam said.

I already had, but I said, "Yeah. Thankyou, Bishop."

He nodded then cocked a brow. "So…lessons?"

With a swallow, I said, "Sure."

Sam started to say something else, but at that moment, the twins joined us.

"Dad says you have to take me to Scouts," Bennet said to his brother.

"And me to my dance lesson," Betty put in.

Sam cocked a brow. "Whatabout Mom?"

"She's busy. A couple needed an emergency private lesson for a wedding dance or something." Betty crossed her arms. "And are you saying you don't like taking me? Because that would make me really sad, big brother."

"I'd love to go, but I have plans."

He gestured to me, and the twins both smiled.

"Oh hi, Scarlett," Betty said.

"Hey, Betty." I nodded to her twin. "Bennet. How's it going?"

"Fine," Bennetreplied. "I had to take three tests today."

Betty nodded. "It's hard being 10."

I bit back a smile at that. She soundedso serious.

"Why are you here?" she asked.

"Just learning how to change a tire," I said. "Your brother's a good teacher."

"Eh, he's alright."

Bennettilted his head. "What plans do you guys have?"

"Excuse me?"

"Sam said he has plans. What are you guys doing?"

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