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she’s all right.” Sabrina went to the pantry and pulled out a tray. “You won’t believe who it is.”
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    â€œDr. Mathis!” Kara screeched, then slapped her hand over her mouth.
    Sabrina grinned and took another bite of food, relishing the memory of his reaction to her in a bathing suit as much as the fabulous pasta salad.
    â€œDetails, and don’t leave out a thing,” Kara told her, leaning farther over the kitchen table, her food forgotten.
    Sabrina was happy to oblige to tell her everything, and ended by saying, “He can’t figure me out.”
    Kara laughed, then sobered. Worry creased her brows. “Sabrina, you have a dreamy smile on your face. You couldn’t possibly be thinking of acting on the attraction you have for him, could you?”
    â€œI might.” Sabrina picked up a bread stick. “You know, I’ve never seen him smile.”
    â€œI know you enjoy helping people, but they want help. Dr. Mathis impressed me as a man who doesn’t want or need any interference in his life. You might not like how things turn out,” Kara warned.
    Undisturbed, Sabrina leaned back in her chair. “I wonder what made him so self-contained, so remote. Most straight doctors his age are married. I’ve never even heard of him dating.”
    â€œSince he made a special trip to talk to you because he likes a calm work environment, I’d imagine he wouldn’t date anyone at the workplace because the breakup would be gossiped about for weeks.” Kara’s hand clenched on the stem of her wineglass. “I wish I had had such forethought.”
    â€œBurt is a butthead!” Sabrina snapped.
    Kara grinned. “I couldn’t believe you called him that to his face. He was so shocked, it gave us time to get on the elevator.”
    â€œHe’s lucky that’s all I called his cheating behind.”
    Kara sipped her wine. “I thought I was falling in love with him. It turned out my pride was more hurt than my heart. My second mistake with a man. If not for Mama, I would forget him entirely.”
    â€œMost mothers dream of their daughters marrying a doctor so they’ll have a secure future,” Sabrina said.
    It was her mother who wanted the secure future, Kara thought, but she was too ashamed to admit that greed drove her mother. “Your mother and grandmother did just that.”
    Sabrina smiled. “My brother Stephen is going into premed this fall at UT Houston. He’ll carry on the tradition. They’d all be thrilled if I was dating a doctor.”
    â€œWhat? Are you serious?” Kara asked, her concern returning.
    â€œI realize you think I’m crazy, but I’ve been wondering since he left if I might not just disturb him professionally, but on a deeper, more personal level.” Sabrina placed her fork on her plate and leaned forward, her expression determined.
    â€œHis bedside manners need a major overhaul, but he genuinely cares about his patients. He’s dedicated, hardworking, and goes to the mat for them. He’s a good man. I see him and my palms gets sweaty, my heart beats like a jackhammer. I think about what it would feel like for him to smile at me, hold me, kiss me. I’ve never been this hot and bothered about any other man. I want to see if Cade might feel the same way.”
    Kara shook her head. “You could get hurt.”
    Sabrina picked up her fork. “I could also miss out on something wonderful. Like you said, I don’t think he’ll do the pursuing since we work together so it’s left up to me. He didn’t freak when he saw me in a swimsuit so we’ve already passed a major hurdle.”
    Kara opened her mouth to warn her best friend again, then decided to keep her mouth shut. Just because she was too scared to go after what she wanted in life was no reason to dissuade Sabrina from going after what she wanted. Instead, Kara