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and Dustin’s.”
    He and Beth shared a birthday? He’d never given his birthday much of a thought, but now Dustin couldn’t help but smile at the idea it gave him.
    Maybe he could use their shared birthday to spur Beth and Clint to better moods. Beth wouldn’t dare deny him his birthday celebration—and hers. All the three of them needed some time away from the station to really get to know each other, one step in bringing Clint and Beth together.
    He decided to go for it. “Happy birthday, Beth. I’ve got an idea.”
    “Happy birthday to you, too. But your ideas scare me.” Beth unplugged her headphones.   “Thanks, but no thanks.”
    “We have to celebrate,” Dustin informed. “This is a decade birthday for me. Goodbye twenties.”
    “Big deal. It’s a decade birthday for me, too. I’m leaving the decade you’re entering and the last thing I want to do is celebrate,” Beth said, then turned back to Candi. “I appreciate the offer, but I’m beat. I just want to go home, have a bath, and put this day behind me. I hate birthdays.”
    He just couldn’t let Beth not commemorate the day. She needed her spirits lifted, and he would gladly accommodate.
    “I love birthdays. It means you’re still alive.” He turned to Clint for agreement. “Right, buddy?”
    Clint glared, saying nothing.
    “Beth, you might as well give in.” Dustin insisted. “I won’t let you off the hook.”
    Just then, Candi’s cell rang and she stepped out in the hall. “Important meeting, gang. Sorry. Another time.”
    When the door closed, Dustin commented. “She is always so…”
    “Corporate.” Beth offered, brow arched.
    “Exactly,” Dustin agreed.
    Clint glared at them both. “Candi is the boss. And she hired us, Dustin. Or did you forget?”
    “That doesn’t mean she’s someone I’d like to socialize with, especially after she half-heartedly offered to take us all to lunch to celebrate for Beth’s and my joint birthday. I bet she thought of some hamburger dive to fill the bill. Candi should be taking us to dinner to some swanky restaurant for lobster or steaks. Hell, and for drinks, dancing. We’re on top of the ratings, which makes her look good, and it’s our double decade birthday.”
    “Do you always get your way?” Beth sounded exasperated, but he saw her smile lurking.
    Dustin smiled back. He’d never tire of that sight. She seemed almost relaxed. Definitely sexy.
    A fresh wave of craving moved through his cock. “Today, at least. Besides, forty or not, you’re one hot woman.”
    She smiled. “You’re such a liar, Dustin Lake.”
    He must push for more. For victory. For conquest.
    “Forget Candi,” Dustin said. “The three of us are going out on the town. Don’t even try to say no . Your words tell me that you don’t have any plans. And a decade birthday is a big deal. We’ll have a blast, I promise.”
    Beth rolled her eyes then turned to Clint. “Does he have an off button?”
    “No. I’ve known him since college. The good thing is Dustin never breaks a promise. So, as he put it, you should have a blast.” Clint scribbled something on a piece of paper and handed it to Beth.
    “What’s this?” she asked.
    “My cell number,” Clint answered. “I’d give you Dustin’s, but since he always forgets to charge his, mine is a better choice. Text your address. I’ll put it in the GPS for him.”
    “For him?” Beth frowned. “Unless you join us, I won’t go. You know what a player he is.”
    Clint’s eyes darkened. “Not a good idea.”
    “What do you think will happen if he comes over alone?” Beth put her hands on her hips.
    Oh, he’d have her naked and satisfied in an hour.
    By the way Clint gritted his teeth, he knew it. “Fine. I’ll come, too.”
    Dustin couldn’t help but smile. “Good. It’s settled. We’ll pick you up at seven.”
    A night out together would do the trick. These two would fall in line with his ultimate want. Dustin couldn’t wait for the