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After we’re inside, I watch the limo clamber down the street and I’m filled with a mix of happiness and concern.
My phone pings with a text.
Nick:Stop it. I love you.
I smile to myself and lean on the door. Gwen stands in front of me and our eyes meet.
“Some night, huh?” she questions.
“You could say that!”
“Did you sleep with him?” Her eyes bulge in anticipation of my answer.
I nod my head bashfully and she covers her mouth and laughs.
“What about you?”
“Did I sleep with Coop? In the same bed, yes. Intimately, no.”
“You didn’t sleep with him?”
“I just said I did.”
“I mean did you have sex?”
“Oral or vaginal?”
“Oh my God, Gwen… either!”
“Yes to the oral. No to the other. He didn’t have a condom.”
“But you would have if he did?”
“I don’t know. Let’s just say I’m happy with the events ofthe night. Very happy.”
I laugh lightly and that’s all I need to know.
THE NEXT WEEK of work is torturous. Nick has to fly to Philly to set up a contract, and although we talk on the phone, I miss him terribly. It amazes me how quickly and easily he’s become irreplaceable. I’m thankful for the kids and work to keep me busy while he’s away. On our first day of work after the weekend, Gwen and I both receive huge bouquets of flowers from Nick and Cooper.
I can tell Gwen has feelings for Cooper, although she doesn’t want to admit them. He calls her every night after work to make sure she gets home okay, and I can tell she thinks he might be trying too hard. After a couple of nights of her not taking his calls, Cooper texts me.
Cooper:Tell me what I’m doing wrong. I’m crazy about her but she’s pushing me away. Is she not interested? I need to know.
I don’t know how to explain Gwen in a text, so on my break I call him.
“Hey Coop.”
“So tell me.”
“Gwen’s been through a lot of crap. She doesn’t trust easily, but I can tell she has feelings for you. I think she’s afraid.”
“What is she so afraid of?”
“I don’t know for sure, but I’d venture a guess that she’safraid you’re not what you seem to be and that she’s going to get hurt. I also think she’s afraid she won’t be enough to keep you.”
“What? She’s plenty to keep me. If she’d give me a chance I’d prove it to her. You know me, Ev. When I let myself care about someone, I’m all in.”
“I do know you. You’re just going to have to try to be patient with her. I promise she’s worth it.”
