The pout that flashed across his face made her giggle.
"I know, Charlie. I feel that way, too. But I can't leave here until the doctor says I am well enough to go home."
"'Kay," the toddler grumbled, clearly not impressed with having to wait.
"Hey, buddy. Good to see ya," Ben called out as he and Brody shook hands then did their usual 'bro hug' thing.
"Brody, I'd like you to meet Annie, a team member of mine. Annie, this is Brody. We go way back."
Team member? That's it? After we've talked about moving in together? Annie thought to herself in irritation. That's how you wanna play this, fine. Game on.
She smiled her brightest smile at the man she'd just met and made sure her voice held just the right amount of sultry when she extended her hand and said, "It's so nice to meet you, Brod
