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a crowd.”
    “Sure, I’ll help. I’ve done it plenty of times. It’s not so hard when hamburgers are the main course. Gets a little more complicated when we’re putting on something fancy.”
    They finished filling their plates and began to eat. Before long, the discussion turned to Dawn’s idea of establishing a city museum.
    “I thought we already had a museum. Isn’t it in that old building on Fourth Street?” With a slight movement of her wrist, Andi waved her fork in the general direction of downtown. She laughed when Wade playfully ducked.
    “There’s a pile of stuff there, but it quit functioning as a museum about four years ago. We have plenty of old things to put on display, but we need a bigger and better place to do it.”
    Wade took the last of the fruit salad and looked at Andi. “This is too good to throw out to the hogs.” He met her smile with one of his own, then turned his attention back to Dawn. “You got a place in mind?”
    “Knox’s Department Store would be perfect. It’s big, in pretty good shape, and has a long history in itself. I’m not sure, but I think it may have been one of the first buildings in town. Mr. Knox took good care of it.”
    “You think his heirs might donate it to the city?”
    “Maybe. I’m going to try and round up some other interested people and see if we can get something started. We’ll probably need some kind of committee or museum board set up before we approach the city council and county commissioners.”
    “It’ll be a lot of work.”
    Dawn grinned. “So isn’t everything? Want to be my first board volunteer?”
    Wade held up his hands and shook his head. “No thanks. I’m on more than enough committees right now. But when you get down to hammering and painting, let me know. I’ll be glad to lend a hand.”
    “A museum next door to your antiques store is a good idea,” said Andi.
    “Store? Are you opening up a place here in Buckley?” asked Wade.
    “I hope to. I’ve purchased that little building next to Knox’s. One reason I bought it is because I’ve been dreaming of having the museum on Main Street for a long time. Besides, it was cheap and has a beautiful plaster ceiling.”
    A short while later, they were nibbling on brownies in the living room when Wade’s aunt called. He talked to her briefly and hung up the phone, his brow wrinkled in a frown. “I have to go. One of our mares is ready to foal, and she’s having problems. The vet is on his way out, but I need to be there, too.”
    “Won’t you take some barbecue? There’s plenty left,” said Dawn.
    “No, you keep it. That way you won’t have to cook for a few days. I wouldn’t mind another brownie though.”
    Andi handed him one and walked out to the Blazer with him. Her gaze skimmed over the vehicle. “Nice. Is it new?”
    “About a year old.” Wade wished he had a dimmer switch for the street light. “I drive it when I want to impress the ladies.”
    “Are you trying to impress me, Wade?”
    He stepped closer and shrugged. “Maybe a little. I’m doing pretty well financially, but it probably doesn’t hold a candle to what you make in a year.”
    “Does that bother you?”
    “No, and I hope it doesn’t bother you. It doesn’t matter to me whether you’re rich or poor, I’d still care for you. You’re my friend, Andrea. You were there when I needed you ten years ago, and I’m here for you now.”
    A strand of hair blew across her face. He brushed it aside, tucking it behind her ear, and let his fingertips trail along her cheek as he withdrew his hand. “I’ll always be here for you.”
    Her eyes widened slightly. Even in the shadows, he could see the longing there, a yearning for love fervently echoed in his heart.
    He stepped back and climbed into the Blazer, then rolled down the window and closed the door. “Sorry I have to leave so soon.”
    She leaned against the SUV, her expression wistful. “I’m sorry, too.”
    Impulsively, he picked up the