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"Sel, Tay, we've got to go," I said, waiting by the front of the store. "I can't be late picking them up from school."

It was Friday, almost a week since Jamie hit his head, and it was time to pick up the kids from school. Selena and Taylor were supposed to leave the store before me so that I could lock up and they were going to make me late.

"Guys!" I called again. "Get a move on."

They came rushing out of the backroom. "Sorry," said Taylor, "Selena was moving really slowly."

Selena smacked her arm. "I was not!"

I rolled my eyes. "Just get outside." I locked up the store and followed them out.

"You're going to be late," said Selena, after walking me to my car.

I sighed. "I know. Hopefully they'll wait together."

I drove for twenty minutes before I pulled onto a street near the school and stopped at the corner. I was almost sure that there used to be a stop sign there. I shrugged and started driving again when I felt something hit the back door on the passenger's side. I lunged forward only to have my seatbelt yank me back

I screamed and pulled over. I checked myself to make sure I was okay and got out of the car. "What the hell?" I yelled at the other car.

The driver got out and looked at me. "I'm so sorry, I don't know what happened."

I looked at him closely. "Dr. Jonas?"

He studied my face for a minute. "Ah, Mrs. Stewart."

I cleared my throat. "Ms, its Ms. Stewart. And please, call me Miley."

He smiled kindly. "I'm so sorry, Miley. I really don't know how this happened."

I shrugged. "It's okay. You saved Jamie, I think I can let this slide. I'm not hurt."

He looked at me. "I don't know. I hit you pretty bad. Why don't you let me follow you home so I can make sure you get there in one piece."

I grinned. The hot doctor was totally flirting with me. "Umm, sure. But I'm actually headed to get Jamie and his sister from school."

He nodded. "Well, lead the way."

I got back in my car and drove the familiar road to the school. I parked my car, knowing that a student who's parents were late had to wait in the office. I walked over to Nick's car and he rolled down his window. "I actually have to go in to get them."

He nodded and parked too. "I'll come. Just to make sure you're really okay."

I nodded and smiled to myself as we walked into the principal's office.

Jamie and Alexis were sitting on a little couch by the secretary's desk. Jamie looked up at us and grinned. "Nick!"

Dr. Jonas smiled. "Hey buddy. How's your head feeling?"

Jamie shrugged. "Fine."

Alexis smiled at me and mouthed "Hot."

I laughed and nodded. Jamie grabbed Dr. Jonas's hand and led him to the parking lot. We each got in our respective cars and he followed us home.

After I parked Alexis ran up into the house, her favorite show was on and she had already missed the beginning since I was late.

I turned to Dr. Jonas. "Thank you."

He nodded. "It was no problem."

Jamie looked at him. "Can you come in to finish teaching me Spit?"

Dr. Jonas looked at me. "I don't know buddy. You've got to check if it's okay."

"You have time?" I asked.

He nodded. "I was on the way home to a night in front of the T.V."

I smiled. "You can come in if you'd like. But if you're some sort of murderer, I'm suing," I joked. I actually had no idea why I was letting him in. I barely knew him, yet there was just something about him.

"James, you've got to take a bath before dinner," I said, walking into the living room where he was playing spit with Dr. Jonas.

He nodded and ran up the stairs calling, "I'll be back, Nick."

Dr. Jonas laughed. "He's cute."

I smiled. "Thanks, Doctor."

He looked at me. "Please call me Nick."

I nodded. "Okay, Nick."

"If you don't mind me asking," he started, "Who's the father?"

"My brother," I said offhand.

Nick stared at me in horror.

"Oh, no," I said quickly, "They're my brother's kids. I took them in two years ago."

He looked relieved. "Oh. You do look too young to have a sixteen year old."

"Thank you." I smiled. "Would you like to stay for dinner?"

Now it was his turn to smile. "I haven't had a home cooked meal since I started at that hospital."

"No time?" I asked.

He shook his head. "No energy."

I walked into the kitchen and checked on the lasagna in the oven.

"That smells delicious," said Nick, coming up behind me.

"Thanks," I said. "We can eat as soon as Jamie comes down."

"Is he sleeping?" asked Nick.

It was two hours after dinner. Alexis was at Maddie's and I had just put Jamie to bed.

I nodded. "Like a baby."

Nick smiled. "Well, I should probably go."

"Yeah," I said lamely.

As we reached the front door he turned around. "Look, this might seem really forward, but I had a wonderful time tonight. Could I maybe take you out on a real date?"

I smiled. "Yes. You could. I had a great time tonight too. I'm kind of glad you hit my car."

He laughed and wrote my number down. "I'll call you."

I nodded. "Great."

He walked down the front steps and to his car. Just before he drove away he gave me a little wave. God, I was definitely looking forward to his call.

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