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there a reason why you find that amusing?”
    I shake my head as a wide smile spreads across my face. “Amusing? Well, maybe a little… It’s surprising without a doubt; it’s just I would never have expected to see you drive a car like that. It’s got muscle and you’re a small woman.”
    “Wow, Dr. Tierney, I kind of feel a bit insulted by that. Just because I’m a woman doesn’t mean I have no knowledge or love of cars. My car is my baby. Having grown up in this garage, I can assure you I know exactly how it runs and how to fix almost any problem it has. I can drive that machine better than just about any man I know,” she states full of conviction . And there goes the twitching in my jeans again. Goddamn… this woman turns me on with only her voice.
    “It definitely wasn’t an insult, Grace. As a matter of fact, seeing you climb out of your car has to be about the sexiest thing I have ever seen in my life, and I’m not even a car fanatic,” I reply, while gazing into her big brown, beautiful eyes.
    A slight blush creeps over her cheeks and she lowers her head to study some papers in front of her. “I, umm, I need you fill this out so we have your contact details and I can set up an account in your name.” She places a piece of paper and pen in front of me without looking up or acknowledging my comment.
    Okay, so she either doesn’t get compliments very often, and is embarrassed; or she is reacting to me personally. Let’s hope it’s me. I pick up the pen and start filling out my details while Grace busies herself with the computer.
    As I finish filling out the form, the door opens and her brother, Charlie, walks in with two other guys. One of the men has a buzz cut and is a huge solid guy; the other has shoulder length hair pulled behind his ears, facial hair, and is carrying a helmet for a motorbike. “Morning, guys,” Grace says, cheerfully.
    “Morning, Grace,” buzz cut replies, and then says to me, “Hey.”
    Long hair just says, “Gracie.” Then they continue through to the workshop.
    Charlie walks up and kisses Grace on the cheek. “Morning, Sis.” He notices me and smirks, glances at Grace then back at me again. “Morning, Doc,” he says with obvious humor coloring his tone. “Is that your Jeep out front?” he asks.
    “It is,” I reply.
    Charlie glances at Grace again. “It looks too new to need a service yet,” he deadpans. Grace looks up at him, her eyes narrowed slightly.
    Hmmm, she’s annoyed with his comment; I might definitely have a chance here. “It’s only five months old, but I’ve taken it off road a couple of times, so I thought I’d have it checked out. I always take care of what belongs to me,” I tell him.
    Charlie chuckles, and says, as he’s walking away, “Yeah, I guess that’s a good enough reason. Who knows what problems a five month old car can possibly have?” His words drip with sarcasm, and he actually laughs aloud as he enters the workshop.
    “The Jeep should be done by mid-afternoon but we’ll call you when it’s ready.” Grace is looking at me again.
    I offer her another smile. “That’s fine. I’m off work today, so I’ll be around,” I inform her while handing over my keys. Grace takes them and a small awkward silence fills the room. Just ask her out for coffee or dinner or something… don’t just stand here, moron. With my heart beating a little faster, I go for it. “So Grace, I know this is only the second time we’ve seen each other, but I was wondering if you would like to have dinner with me tonight?”
    The side of her mouth curves, and then her lush lips open. “That sounds wonderful, Cole. I’m sorry, but I actually already have plans tonight.”
    I try to hide the disappointment in my eyes and force a smile while shuffling my feet; then I lamely respond, “No worries. I, uhh… I have tomorrow off as well, but then, I’m on until next Thursday. My schedule changes a fair bit, so it can sometimes be difficult to