Page 55 of Love Undecided
“Ohmigod, is she okay?”
“Yeah, just a head cold. Maybe you want to stop in a see her or tell Lexie to. She made a comment about Lexie caring more about her grapes than Mavis herself.”
“Oh, poor thing. And that’s not true. It’s just a busy time for the winery. I’ll make sure we all get over to see her.”
“Good. I also want to see if you know if she has anyone to do any maintenance around the house for her. You know, like trimming trees, cleaning rain gutters, and the such?”
My heart skips a beat. It’s so like Brad to notice something like that and then to want to do something about it for Mavis.
“She used to have a guy, but I’m not sure if he’s still around. I can check with Lex and see.”
“Okay, if not, I’m going to go take care of some of it for her.”
“That’s really nice of you, Brad.”
“Well, some of it is a fire hazard, so really it’s like my job,” he says.
I hear the sirens go off in the background.
“I gotta go, be safe,” he says and hangs up. I make my way back to the table in time to hear Lexie talking about her upcoming movie night at the winery.
“What movie are you starting with?” I ask her as I sit down.
“Goonies!” she responds, bouncing in her chair excitedly.
“Awesome!” Remi and I both say.
Lexie turns to Bauer. “And you can totally come. I show movies in the barrel room at my winery, and we have popcorn.”
“I’ve never seen it,” Bauer says. “Is it good?”
We all look at him in disbelief.
Remi is the first to speak. “Is it good? You really are a Neanderthal, aren’t you?”
Bauer just shrugs his shoulders.
“Well, don’t forget you're totally invited," Lexie says. “Bring some snacks and a blanket. I'll comp your first bottle of wine, and we can introduce you to cinematic genius!”
I catch Remi glaring at Lexie. Apparently, Bauer does too.
“Hey, your iciness, there is no reason to be jealous, just ‘cause Pinkie invited me before you could. There is plenty of me to go around ladies, Cookie you wanna get in on this?” he asks, laughing.
Before Remi or I can say anything, Bauer gets a call. “I’ve got to take this, excuse me.” He leaves the table and steps into the corridor leading to the bathrooms. Remi motions to the waitress to bring another round of drinks.
Lexie turns to Remi. “So, is Mr. Bauer tickling your fancy, missy?”
Remi blushes in response. “God no!” she says. “Been there, done that, bought the commemorative coffee mug and broke it. Maybe one of you should go for it.” She turns and looks at me.
“Don’t look at me,” I say. “I’ve got enough trouble keeping my body cancer free, slowing down my slutty ways, and re-breaking up with my ex without bringing another guy into the equation.”
"I’ll admit it, he is way worthy of panty dropping. Sigh,” Lexie says.
Bauer comes back to the table looking upset. “Cookie, we’ve gotta go. Sofia Carter was returned and is in the hospital.”
“She wasreturned?” I ask. “Wasn't she just taken?"
“Yep. And yep. Dumped back at the same place she was taken from,” Bauer replies.
