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that.  Please come in.”  She led the way to her kitchen and he closed her door.  “Did you eat?”
    “Earlier.” 
    “Are you hungry?” 
    He frowned.  “Isn’t that the same question?” 
    Stopping, she turned to look at him.  “No, Elijah.  Just because you ate earlier doesn’t mean you might not be hungry now .  I have tamales I made yesterday and apple bread.” 
    The way he seemed to ponder her words told her much about how he’d been raised without him saying anything about it. 
    “Have a seat.  I’ll make coffee and heat you a little snack.” 
    Walking to one of the barstools, he placed his violin on the counter and sat.  He watched her as she placed the walker where she could get it and used the counter for balance. 
    “I’m happy to help you.” 
    “I’m okay.  Sometimes, I’m afraid not to have the walker when I’m in the apartment alone.”  She gave him a bright smile.  “With you here, I’m more confident.” 
    “I would never allow you to be hurt.” 
    Brie didn’t answer as she made him a plate.  When it was hot, she put it in front of him and started coffee. 
    “Are you tired?” he asked.
    “Rarely.  I feel like I sleep all the time.  It makes me angry.” 
    “Why?”  He took a bite of the tamales and closed his eyes.  “These are delicious.”  His smile was careful.  “I didn’t know I was hungry.” 
    “I cook all the time.  I always have leftovers.” 
    “Why does sleeping make you angry?”
    “I was active before the accident.  I walked everywhere.  I got a good night’s sleep but I accomplished a lot during the day.”  She shrugged.  “I don’t feel as if I really do anything.  Being tired feels ridiculous.” 
    “You’re healing.  It’s okay to be tired.”
    Smiling, she replied, “I’ll try not to be so hard on myself.” 
    He nodded and she watched him eat with her chin in her hand.  He had the best manners of any man she’d ever seen.  He ate rapidly but without a single wasted movement. 
    When he was done, he walked to the sink and washed his dish and fork.  “Thank you.” 
    “You’re welcome.”
    “Things that seem small to you are big to others.” 
    “I guess that’s true sometimes.  I feel that way about things my friends do for me.” 
    “Hudson and Natalia?”
    “Yes and my other friends.”  She turned and poured herself a cup of coffee, adding sugar and cream.  Taking down another cup, she asked, “How do you take your coffee?” 
    “May I taste yours?”  Surprised, she held out her cup.  He took a sip and she saw the pleasure on his face.  “I’d like it that way.” 
    “How do you normally drink it?” 
    “Black.” 
    Such a small piece of information that spoke volumes. 
    “Would you mind taking our coffee to the living room?  It’s hard with the walker.” 
    He quickly placed them on her coffee table and returned for his violin.  He stayed with her as she made her way to the sofa. 
    “You have many friends.” 
    “I do now.  I’m grateful so I try to be a good one.  I feel kind of inoperable right now, not good for much.” 
    “I’m certain time in your presence is sufficient to make your friends feel glad to call you one.” 
    “What a lovely thing to say.  Thank you.” 
    She lowered to the sofa and he sat beside her.  “What did you do after we left, Brie?” 
    “I sketched, did some thinking, and then went to dinner with Hudson and Natalia.” 
    “Did you talk about us?” 
    “Yes.”  She inhaled carefully and admitted, “I explained how much I truly liked you but told them I was nervous.”  After a small pause, she added, “Hudson said to go with it.” 
    “I respect him more than most.” 
    “I respect you for saying that, Elijah.”  She reached out and took his hand.  He gripped her back firmly and her mind wandered.  “I’m not sure I’m the right choice.” 
    “I think you’re the perfect choice.” 
    “Why?
    “A