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know they’ve lost their shot with him. How about a dance? We haven’t been out there much.”
    They stuck to the slow songs. Matt’s leg still ached from overuse. Having been in rehab at the same time years ago, Eva knew Matt’s pain. As they danced, she scanned the crowd and saw Joe by Madeline’s side. She had invited them to the barbeque tomorrow. She figured they would probably come together now. She wanted to grill Madeline about that kiss. She saw Joe’s expression and knew the kiss had hit him hard. She and Sylvia got it right. Chemistry is an amazing science. After the set, David laughed as he joined them at their table.
    “What’s so funny?” Matt asked.
    “The guys are impressed with Uncle Joe’s skills with women. They’re taking notes.”
    “Son, we need to talk about your Uncle Joe,” Matt said.
    “I’m going to check in with Amanda at the auction table,” Eva said. “David, there are downsides to Joe’s skills. He’s too much of a player.”
    Matt turned to his son. “But I think he just met his match.”
    Eva approached the table as Amanda finished chatting with Dr. Russell. In her early twenties, Amanda usually wore scrubs as a medical assistant at the hospital. Tonight, she had glammed herself up and her coworkers were checking her out.
    “He’s single now. While I flirted, he donated five hundred dollars. I think I’ll be seeing him around our department next week,” Amanda said.
    “Sounds like you’re working hard. Do you want me to take over?” Eva asked.
    “No way, I haven’t been hit on like this in a while. I’m having a blast.”
    “Hello ladies, I really don’t need this golf package or season passes to the Whitecaps. How about I just write a check?” Jack Adams asked.
    Amanda handed him her pen. “That would be great.”
    “Did you find Matt?” Eva asked.
    “I’ll call him on Monday with some test results,” he replied, handing Amanda his check.
    “I’m curious, Jack … are you seeing Tricia?”
    “Heaven’s no, but she’s a big help around the clinic,” he replied, leaving the area.
    “Wow, this will definitely help our cause.” Amanda held up the five-thousand-dollar check.
    “Wow is right, but he’s always generous with the community.”
    “What’s going on with Joe and Madeline? I saw her kiss him. I wouldn’t have been able to hold out either. Can she tame him?” Amanda asked.
    Eva chuckled. “We’ll see.” She returned to their table as David left to start the last set.
    Joe and Madeline were chatting. “I’ll be right back. Will you save me another dance?” Joe asked.
    Madeline smiled. “Sure.”

    Joe joined Mrs. Folkert by the door while she said goodbye to her friends. “Did you have fun, ladies?” he asked, offering his arm to Sylvia.
    “Oh, yes,” a heavyset, gray-haired woman replied, “it was all very exciting.”
    “Joseph, you stay and have fun,” Sylvia said.
    “Oh no, that’ll never do. I always leave with the same woman I came with.”
    As her four friends stared, Mrs. Folkert grinned and took his arm. They walked out the door and into a night that offered relief from the steamy day.
    “Did you have a good time?” he asked.
    “I will have sweet dreams of dancing with Herbert thanks to you. My friends were so jealous.”
    “How long have you planned on setting me up with your niece?”
    “What ever do you mean?”
    “Madeline’s your niece, isn’t she?”
    “She told you?”
    “No, I see the resemblance and you both added an extra step in your foxtrot.”
    Sylvia laughed. “That’s Herbert’s doing. Did the set-up work?”
    “She’s as beautiful as you are. Is it okay if I see her while I’m here?”
    “She has a mind of her own,” Sylvia replied as they walked to the porch.
    He chuckled as he unlocked the door for her. “I grew up with Eva and Taylor. I know all about strong-headed women.”
    “You run along back to the party and charm my niece. She works too hard.”
    “I’m getting up