“So, what’s for dinner?” he asked to divert his train of thought before he proposed to her right there on the beach well before either of them was ready to seriously consider that level of commitment.
“Well… I thought steamer clams, but I suppose I should probably make sure you aren’t allergic to shellfish first.”
“Nope, and that sounds wonderful. It isn’t often we get good seafood in Northstar.”
“I hate to ask, but would you mind helping Noah with the homework he didn’t finish last night?”
“Is this a test to see if I’m daddy material?”
“Maybe a tiny one. I hope you’re not offended.”
“I don’t mind at all, and in fact, I’d expect nothing less. You have to protect your son, and I admire that. I’d be happy to help him, especially since you’re cooking something special for us.”
“You two
