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went with me and approved it himself.” I nod at Ethan as he questions her truth. He even bosses her around. Neither one of them realize how much alike they are. “Anyway, I was hoping while you are home you can take me to some of my appointments.”
    “Sean can do that, Mom.” Ethan snaps at her.
    “I offered, but apparently I’m not … suitable.” Ethan looks at me amused.
    “Sean don’t be ridiculous, I would simply like for your brother to meet my therapist.”
    “Why?” Ethan said apprehensively.
    “Well because I think it’s important for you to take an interest in your Mother’s life.” Mom begins to work up a tearful disappointment. “After all that time I spent helping you and now I want to brag about you and show you off to some of my new friends and you want to question me like I’m some kind of monster. I don’t understand how you can dismiss me like this.” I hold my breath trying to keep from laughing hysterically as she sniffles into a folded Kleenex from her pocket.
    Ethan surrendering, throws his hands up in the air. “Holy …, fine mother … I will take you.”
    “Wonderful, I can’t wait for you to meet Abbey,” she said running out of the room.
    “What just happened here?” I smile innocently as Ethan looks at me puzzled. “She’s setting me up?” I nod. “Shit.”
    “Come on take me out to dinner, you’ll feel better. There is this great little Italian place I have wanted to try.” I put my arm around his shoulder smiling sheepishly as I guide him out the door.
    “It better be good.” Ethan said with a scowl.
    “If not you can buy me some drinks to get the taste out of our mouths.” I said smirking at Ethan’s typical look of disapproval.
    As we pull up to the valet of the restaurant, I see someone standing nearby as if she is trying to smell the billowing panels to the entry of the restaurant. I start to laugh at her until I hear the screaming mob coming after Ethan. I watch as the poor girl turns in their direction and immediately freezes in place waiting for them to trample over her. Running to her, I reach out quickly, pulling her safely out of the way while the restaurant takes Ethan in and after giving up trying to follow him, the mob vanishes. Those crazy girls have been following him around since he got back to New York. I don’t know how they know where to go. Looking down at the bundled girl in my arms, I am only able to make out eyelashes and take in her invigorating scent.
    “You okay?” I asked.
    “What?” She responds seemingly dazed.
    I huff a slight laugh. “Are you okay?” I asked.
    “Yes, I think so,” she said lifting her head and looking at me with the most beautiful sapphire blue eyes, sending my heart racing against my chest.
    “What the hell happened?” A man coming out of nowhere said while flailing his arms at the girl. I let go of her and she leaves me to pick up her things. Bending down to help, I find an odd book and hand it to her watching her barely visible skin turn a charming pink.
    “Thank you … oh this was given to me as a joke,” she said with a southern sweet voice that arouses me.
    “Well you shouldn’t screw your boss, it makes it hard to get any work done.” I said leaning in close to her, taking in her scent one more time and whisper, “you’re welcome by the way.”
    “So what happened?” Her boyfriend persists as I glance back at the annoyance.
    “I’m afraid she was nearly crushed by my brother’s stalking fans,” I said staring into her stunning eyes.
    “Sean, what are you doing, let’s go eat?” Ethan yelled impatiently.
    “You nearly got this poor girl crushed Ethan, give me a minute to make sure she is alright at least.” I sigh barely making out the impression of a smile through her scarf. “Sorry he is a little stressed lately, I promise he’s not always an asshole.” She shakes her head, I think, it’s hard to tell under all that fabric, she moves but it doesn’t and it is cute as