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it’s like to lose someone so close, let alone a parent.”
    “It was a difficult time for me.” After her tragedy, she’d moved away as an attempt to relieve the stress. Unfortunately, it took years to realize that running wasn’t the answer.
    “What happened to you after that?”
    “I—.”
    The DJ chose that second to turn up the music and a crowd of people rushed toward the dance floor when they recognized the song as an old favorite.
    “There’s a quieter spot outside. On the balcony. If you care to join me…?”
    She nodded and allowed him to lead the way.
    The fresh night breeze was a breath of fresh air. The doors closed behind them, but the base from the speakers could still be heard on the outside. With only a few people loitering outside, it allowed for some much needed elbow room.
    She rested her cup on the railing and turned to face Shawn. “After that, I not only wanted to start my life over but I also wanted to pursue my dreams. I knew that was important to my parents.” Several moments of complete silence passed, and he seemed to look to her for more explanation. “My education had already been paid for with the proceeds of a trust fund that had been set up years prior to their passing. He asked me once what I wanted to do with my life, and back then the answer was become a lawyer.”
    “Big dreams and aspirations.” Shawn smiled. “We all had them, but you had the brains for it.”
    “The brains, yes. But later I found it wasn’t truly what I wanted out of my life.” She glanced down at the wood grain patterns on the balcony. “But I wanted to follow through. I would have never let my father down, dead or alive.”
    He arched both eyebrows. “You were really a lawyer?”
    She chuckled. “I still have my license to practice, and a few clients still require consulting here and there.”
    “You didn’t like the work? The climate? What happened? Why’d you decide to work as a mechanic?”
    “This business is my true passion. All the things that come with being an entrepreneur are just the right amount of challenge for me. I’m my own boss. I set my own hours, and I make my business what I want it to be. In five years, I see Reilly’s expanding into more than just an auto body repair shop. I’ve already been meeting with investors and a potential partner to expand the Reilly’s brand to include the acquisition of a dealership and auto brokerage company.”
    “You’ve got your work cut out for you, but looks like you’re really on top of things based on my observations at your shop.”
    Alexia smiled. She was glad that someone saw some type of potential. “So, what troubles have you gotten yourself into over the years?”
    He winked. “Trouble was my middle name. Not anymore. After a while, I got pretty serious when I realized that I needed to take control of my life.”
    “You used to have no problems with attracting a crowd. Let me guess…are you in sales?”
    “Pretty darned close.” He laughed. “I majored in finance in college and have been working in that industry ever since. I’m a financial advisor.”
    “Really?” She stepped back a couple feet with her hands going to her hips on instinct. “I’ve been in the market for one of those. I’m not that savvy when it comes to investments.”
    He held his arms open in emphasis. “Well, I am your guy.”
    Alexia smiled. “This is great.” Who better to trust for financial advice than someone she knew if only just a tad.
    “I…ummm…actually that’s why I ventured out to your car shop in the first place.”
    “What do you mean?”
    “You filled out some paper work and I was assigned to your account. Do you remember contacting an Edward Jacobs branch about financial investments?”
    “Yes, as a matter of fact, I did.”
    “I’m glad I stopped by the shop, Alexia,” he said. “I would have never known who you actually were.”
    “I’m glad you did, too.”
    Shawn leaned over the balcony and rested his