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terrific.”
    â€œI could find out which doctor you should use if you had an enlarged prostate. It doesn’t mean I have personal experience.”
    Matt let out a laugh. He’d missed this. She never had thought like everyone else. Thank goodness that hadn’t changed. “Point taken.”
    â€œAs I was saying, if you have any questions, just call the office. Clark knows this place inside and out.”
    Confused, he looked down at the brochure she’d shoved into his hand. When he lifted his gaze again, he realized she was about to leave. Three steps away, he nabbed her wrist. “What? Where are you going? I want you to show me around, not give me some brochure.”
    â€œI should get back to work,” she said. “Besides, Rick and Logan didn’t need me to hold their hands, and they did fine.”
    â€œTough. They didn’t have to beg for an invitation, either. So now, Sammy, my friend, you get to show me where I’ll be staying for the next few days.”
    She glanced over her shoulder. “You have a lot of luggage for a few days.”
    â€œYou know corporate is here. I’ve got the annual dog and pony show to attend.”
    â€œSo why didn’t you leave your stuff at the office?”
    â€œI came straight from the airport.”
    â€œReally?”
    He realized he’d been absently stroking her wrist when he felt her pulse leap. She pulled her arm back and he let go.
    â€œHalf an hour,” he said. “That’s not too bad. Right? Then you can go back to work.”
    She closed her eyes, her long lashes brushing the tops of her smooth pink cheeks. “Fine,” she said, as if he’d asked her for a huge favor. “First lesson.” Turning to face the living room wall, she said, “Call Clark.”
    Instantly, a monitor graphic appeared on the wall just to the right of the curved big-screen TV. The monitor was done so well it was difficult to believe it wasn’t three-dimensional.
    â€œYeah?” Clark’s voice was clear and irritated sounding as Clark removed his glasses and squinted at them. The guy looked almost the same as he had back at MIT.
    â€œI’ll be a half hour longer than I planned.”
    â€œOkay.”
    â€œI don’t have any appointments, right?”
    â€œRight. But don’t tell me you’re going to make it up later, because you really have to get some sleep. Pop a Xanax, do some yoga. Whatever it takes.”
    â€œFine. I’ll drug myself to sleep tonight.”
    â€œGood.” Clark’s gaze shifted and he gave Matt a brief nod, then turned to Sam. “I’ve got that thing I’m working on,” he said, pointing at his desk.
    â€œGo,” she said. “End call.”
    Matt got the impression Clark didn’t like that Matt was keeping her from work. “I was going to say hey.”
    â€œNext time. Jeez. He’s worse than my mother. Who loves him to death, of course.”
    â€œI think that was the most I ever heard him talk. But you guys are cool, right?”
    â€œYes,” she said, the hesitation clear in her voice. “We’re a finely tuned machine. We just got a new assistant, Tina. She’s bright but still learning.”
    Matt’s mind lingered on the other man. “Anything happening with you and Clark?”
    â€œWhat do you mean?”
    â€œIs it all about work, or is there something romantic—”
    â€œWith Clark?” Sam’s eyes widened. “Ew. No. He’s like a brother.”
    â€œJust asking.” Pleased with her reaction, Matt smiled. Although, what did he care? He liked Clark, and if he and Sam had hooked up, it would’ve been a good thing. So what the hell—
    â€œDo you want a tour or not?”
    â€œLead on.”
    â€œSo, this is the living room. If you want a fire, just tell it to turn on, and it will. You can use any wall in the house for a call, but be careful.