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and noticed this.
    “Uncle Cain… I think you need to check on Aunt Blair,” she said. She then cast an evil eye toward Deidra.
    “Yeah…” he breathed. “I don’t know what’s gotten into her lately. She’s been acting really strange,” he said, breaking his gaze. He turned away, but unnoticed to the others, he watched Geri as he ascended the stairs. Something had puzzled him.
    Everyone else stood around uncomfortably.
    “I guess it would be a good time for me to leave,” said Geri.
    “I suppose I should too,” said Deidra. “After I clean up of course…” she added.
    “No, you’ve done enough, thank you,” Alondra spat.
    Marc quickly stepped over to his daughter. “Wait just one minute young lady—you apologize for being so rude!”
    Alondra stood defiantly, but knew not to push her father too far. She pouted, and looked down at the floor.
    “It’s okay, Marc,” said Deidra politely. “We’re all a little edgy today.”
    “I don’t need you to help me out!” Alondra snapped again, shooting her a heated glare.
    “Alondra Caldwell!” Marc boomed. The explosion of his voice causing the Geri and Deidra to jump, but Alondra had been down this road many times, and looked to the far wall.
    She forced a ‘sorry’ from her pursed lips, then walked out to the porch.
    By now, Cain and Blair were coming back down to join them.
    “I owe you an apology for my own actions,” said Blair. “I don’t usually act that way. If I can be frank, it could be P.M.S.,” she said with a little laugh, hoping to lighten the mood. Then suddenly something occurred to her and she went deep into thought.
    “It’s okay, Blair, I understand,” said Deidra with a smile. “Well, it’s been a long day, and I have to be back here in the morning. I’d better go. May I use your phone to call a taxi?” she asked Marc, her lashes subtly fluttering.
    He looked at her strangely. “What are you talking about? I wouldn’t dare let you call a taxi. I’ll take you to town,” Marc reminded.
    She smiled innocently. “Thank you very much,” she said, her eyes fixed hungrily on his, unbeknownst to him.
    Alondra stepped back inside. “Well,” she said. “When you take her… you can also take Geri to her place. Her car broke down at the restaurant where we met her.”
    “What happened to your car?” asked Marc with concern.
    “I don’t know,” said Geri. “It just wouldn’t start. I had it towed to the garage. Hopefully, they’ll be able to tell me something tomorrow.”
    “Well, if they don’t let you know by the afternoon, give me a call. I’ll get them cracking,” Marc boasted.
    “Thanks,” she replied sincerely. She smiled a beautiful smile that tugged immediately at Marc’s heart.
    There was something about her. He had an aching feeling that he knew her from somewhere and began to stare just as Cain had.
    Deidra piped in, purposely breaking the connection. “Shall we go?” she chimed.
    Marc turned from Geri and acknowledged Deidra. “Sure,” he replied.
    He started toward the door and Alondra and Geri followed. Cain watched as they disappeared. He watched from the doorway and noticed how Alondra had interacted with Geri.
    “Alondra has really taken to the new neighbor,” he said aloud.
    But Blair’s mind was going over something far from what was going on. “What?” she breathed, slowly coming out of her own little world. She’d come to realize something.
    “I said Alondra has taken to the new neighbor pretty quickly. Is something on your mind?” asked Cain.
    “I think I’m going to call Dr. Simmons tomorrow, and make an appointment,” she replied.
    Cain became concerned, and went to her side. “What is it, Baby?” he asked, caressing her shoulders.
    She looked up and saw the concern in his warm hazel eyes. “Don’t worry, Cain. It’s probably nothing serious. Probably just hormones,” she admitted.
    But her words didn’t ease his feelings. “I’ll go with you,” he