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Jason: Nope. But I’ve done most of the work. I can go back under the team doctor and let him finish what you started.

Scottie: Wow. Way to make it sound like I’m being replaced.

Jason: Never. No one could replace you. Pretty sure the team doctor doesn’t threaten to kick my ass when I slack on my exercises.

Scottie: You saying I’m mean?

Jason: I’m saying you’re terrifying. In a good way. Like a hot personal trainer who might also steal my dog if I don’t behave.

Scottie: :rolling-eyes: emoji

Jason: (And for the record, if I had a dog, they would totally leave me for you.)

Scottie: You’re changing the subject.

Jason: A little.

Jason: But seriously . . . I don’t want our relationship to cause problems for you at the clinic. Or blow up into a PR nightmare for either of us. You worked too hard to deal with my drama.

Scottie: Relationship.

Scottie: You’re getting ahead of yourself, Tate.

Scottie: I haven’t agreed to anything.

Jason: Not yet.

Jason: But I’m going to try my damn best to win you anyway.

Scottie: :upside-down: emoji

Jason: That’s not a no.

Scottie: It’s not a yes, either.

Jason: Challenge accepted.

Scottie: You’re impossible.

Jason: You’re irresistible.

Scottie: Stop texting me while you’re in a meeting.

Jason: Tell me you like me first, and I’ll behave.

Scottie: Goodbye, Jason.

Jason: :kissing-heart: emoji

Chapter Thirty-Three

Scottie

Survival Strategy #69: Pretend Tequila and Lime Will Fix It All

The thing about pretending you’re fine is that it only works until it doesn’t.

Until reality crashes into you and sends you sprawling.

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