“You look great, Grace,” Chili said. He gently squeezed her bicep and added, “Good shape, too. Have you been working out?”“Thanks, Chili, ye...h, I work out some. Plus I get plenty of exercise trying to keep up with Benny, that keeps me running.”“Really, how so?”“You know Benny as well as I do, Chili.”They heard the diesel truck when it pulled into the drive. Then the cab door slammed and the front door of the house opened with a bang.“In the kitchen, Benny!” Grace called out.“CHILI!….” came. ” Bridget responded, a little defensive. “Right, you said that, but why were you REALLY late?” Patrick said, crossing his muscular arms across his chest and leveling his blue eyes at her. “That is personal, and I am not going to answer that.” “I would really hate to have to call your Dad and discuss your tardiness with him.” Patrick threatened. “You are one of the best cheerleaders on the team, and I need you to be a leader for the rest of the girls and show them how to act. I can’t have you. Jacob was also trying to distract Caroline so that she didn't notice his erection creating a tent in his casual shorts as he let his mind linger too long on the thought of seeing her completely naked. "So," Jacob started, "I just happened to notice that it looks like you have a tattoo. Most of it is hidden, but it has me curious as to what it is. I hope that doesn't sound to weird."Caroline chuckled. "That doesn't sound too weird at all. I didn't choose my top well today for this kind of. I would really enjoy your company but do you want to go with me or just get back at ‘old hubby?’ ‘That was to the point. I enjoy being with you and I think you enjoy being with me. I feel good about me when I’m with you. You make me feel alive. You tease but don’t push. I’m trying to find where I’m wanted and be with people who treat me as if I have a brain, who care about me and act as if I matter. I don’t think I’m using you. I’m not thinking of making Bob jealous or even getting his.