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stayed open past one and he never opened on Sunday because it was family day for him.
    Yeah, he envied him.
    Exhaling slowly, he gulped down more beer as he stared at the pool players in front of him. Liza had just shot in the eight ball, leaving Harvey with four striped balls still on the green felt.
    "Man, I told you not to play her. She's a shark," Steve snickered and hooted.
    He could see the tension around the other man's mouth.
    Harvey was angry. By his look, Harvey didn't appreciate being bested by a woman. It possibly wouldn't have been so bad without Steve's additional comments.
    Harvey whipped around toward Steve and spoke through gritted teeth. "Shut up, Steve. She's beat the shit out of you before."
    Steve spoke through broken laughter. "Damn, right. That's why I don't play…Liza." He laughed harder. "And especially not for a year's supply of peanuts that you're going to have to pay for." Before Harvey could respond, Wyatt and Stephanie came waltzing back over, holding hands. Wyatt questioned, "Who's paying in peanuts?"
    "Harv—"
    Steve's speech was broken off when Harvey jabbed the pool stick in his side.
    Thor watched Liza stroll toward the man with the wounded ego. She turned her full charm on Harvey.
    "Harvey, don't be mad. I'm sure I got the upper hand on you tonight only because it's late, you've been drinkin' and you're probably tired from a long day at the plant." If the hand Liza placed on Harvey's shoulder wasn't enough to assuage his pride then the syrupy sweet voice she used did the trick.
    Giving Liza a broad smile, he nodded like a bobble head willing to agree to anything she said.
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    APPREHENSION
    "Yeah, it's probably best I head home and get some rest."
    Forcing a yawn, Harvey emphasized his point by rubbing his eyes as if he just now realized he was tired. "Do you want me to bring the peanuts by your house each week?" Harvey asked, hopeful as a puppy begging for a treat.
    Stepping back, Liza gave him a smile. "Harvey, you're an honorable man. But I couldn't eat all those peanuts." Turning toward the pool table, she began to retrieve all of the balls from the slot below, deposit them on top and prepared them for racking.
    Thor noticed he wasn't the only one admiring the view of Liza's sexy thighs revealed from underneath her skirt every time she leaned over the pool table. Both Harvey and Wyatt looked as if any moment their eyes would pop out of their heads.
    Stephanie giving Wyatt's arm a smack was enough to get his attention.
    Liza continued. "Harvey, you can just have them delivered here. That way everyone can enjoy them."
    It was at that moment Harvey realized he'd been had.
    "Come, Harvey, let me get you home. Remember how tired you are?" Steve stood up and stretched.
    "I'm heading out, too, Liza." Snuggling against Wyatt's side, Stephanie continued. "Wyatt has agreed to give me a lift home."
    Yeah, he's going to give her a lift alright, Thor thought.
    "You're all leaving me?" Liza gave her friends a sexy pout.
    The desire to kiss her and suck her full-bottomed lip into his mouth was driving him crazy. Lifting his beer, he took a deep swig, finishing it while attempting to cool his heated thoughts.
    "Sorry, sweet cakes. But, I've got to get up early tomorrow for work," Steve apologized.
    "And I really need to get to bed," Stephanie replied as she tugged Wyatt toward the door.
    "You're the one who invited me here," Liza tossed the accusation to Stephanie.
    Stopping in her tracks, Stephanie tilted her head to the side and gave Liza a pointed look. "I'm sure you understand , Liza."
    "I do." Waving her friend away, she said, "Go. Get some rest ."
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    YVETTE HINES
    Steve kissed Liza on the forehead. "I'll talk to you later in the week." He pushed Harvey toward the door.
    "Alright," Liza mumbled, more to herself.
    Thor spied Liza glancing at her watch, then she looked around the bar to see if there were any other people in it, possibly to persuade them into playing pool with her. Pivoting