CHAPTER 369

When she opened her mouth to argue, Jack silenced her with a harsh look.

“Don’t presume to dissect the way I handle my family life when you handle yours awful damn close to the same way.”

Keely’s head fell back into the couch cushion. “We’re never gonna pull this off, Jack. We can’t go five minutes without snipping at each other.”

“We managed more than five minutes in the restaurant.”

“Pure luck. Lightning won’t strike the same place twice.”

“Then let’s force it to strike again.”

“Wow. That sounds fun. Not.”

Just to be obstinate, he scooted closer to her. “Your middle name is West. What’s mine?”

“Jack… Off Donohue?”

“Funny. My middle name is Michael.”

“Jack Michael. Kinda sounds like—”

“Chas Michael Michaels,” they said simultaneously.

He grinned. “Maybe we do have a few things in common.”

“Name one thing besides lowbrow movies.”

“We both like Carter’s kids.”

“True.”

“What about sports?”

“I like rodeo.”

“That’s it?”

Keely shrugged. “Yep.”

“Figures. I watched VERSUS when Justin was on