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relaxing Kendra until she felt her eyes grow heavy. “I’m going inside to check on Dad. Do you want another beer?”
    “Thanks, but I’m good for now. I’m going to call Dad to let him know I arrived okay.”
    “I’ll give you a few minutes of privacy then.” Kendra nodded and went into the house. As she opened the door, she turned and watched as Lindsey pulled out her cell phone and stepped out into the yard, walking toward an old twisted oak.
    “How’s it coming in here?” Kendra asked when she stepped into the kitchen.
    “The sauce is mighty tasty and I just put the bread in the oven. As soon as the noodles are ready, we can eat. I’ve got a cold salad in the fridge,”
    “Do you want me to go ahead and set the table?”
    “I’m a step ahead of you.” He grinned nodding toward the table.
    “That’s nothing new.” She walked to the sink and poured the last bit of warm beer down the drain. She looked out the window and saw Lindsey walking across the yard as she spoke to her dad. Kendra smiled as she watched Lindsey pace back and forth.

     
    Kevin looked at his daughter when she stopped talking and glanced out the window to see what she was watching. He could feel the chemistry building between the two, even if they were still unaware of the growing attraction. Some fathers would be disturbed about their daughters being a lesbian, but he had always known that Kendra was different and would never be satisfied with a man. He was disappointed she would never be a mother, and he a grandfather, but his brother had several sons and grandsons to carry on the family name. All he wanted was to see her happy.
    “You two seem to be hitting it off well.”

     
    Kendra jumped at the sound of his voice. She had been watching Lindsey more intently than she realized. When he spoke, his voice startled her. She battled to keep the flush from rising to her cheeks.
    “She seems eager to learn and doesn’t appear to shy away from work. I tried to send her up here earlier for a nap when I found she had driven all night, but she insisted on helping clean the boat.” Kendra felt a smile forming on her lips as her thoughts returned to the T-shirt creeping up Lindsey’s stomach as she stretched to wash the top of the windows.
    “I would think it’d be nice for you to have another woman on the boat.”
    “I have to agree with you there. The men are great, but when it comes to cooking and cleaning, they sometimes fall short. Lindsey says she loves to cook, so that in itself will be a great help.”
    The timer on the oven sounded, and when Kevin turned to retrieve the garlic bread, Kendra glanced back out the kitchen window to find Lindsey walking toward the house. Even though she was slightly shorter than Kendra, the confident way Lindsey walked was really attractive. I could definitely get used to watching her move. Kendra watched closely as Lindsey stepped onto the back porch.
    “Will you bring the salad from the fridge?” Kevin asked.
    Kendra was so lost in her thoughts that she didn’t acknowledge that she had heard him speak.
    “Earth to Kendra.”
    “I’m sorry, Dad, did you say something?” Kendra was unable to hide her blush at being caught gawking at Lindsey, especially with the knowing smile her dad sported.
    “Yes, darling. I asked if you’d bring the salad to the table.”
    “Sure thing, Dad.” She rushed over to the fridge.
    “Man, it sure smells good in here,” Lindsey announced when she walked in.
    Kevin beamed at her. “Come take a seat and we’ll eat in just a few. What can I get you to drink? There’s more beer, or if you’d like, I have a pitcher of sweet tea.”
    “Tea sounds great.”
    “You want some too, Dad?” Kendra asked.
    “Please.”
    Kendra filled three glasses with iced tea and carried them to the table. “This looks great, Dad.”
    “Just a simple meal,” he answered.
    “Those are usually the best.” Lindsey reached for the honey mustard dressing at the same time as