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Chapter 101: Dixie

"EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE," Dixie mumbled at her reflection.She was just going to her former best friend's house with that same friend's cousin. What could possibly go wrong?Wait. Hadn't Benji said Scarlett had asked about them and he'd told her to butt out? Was this invitation a way to fish out more information? If it was, could Dixie blame Scarlett?Dixie might as well be branded with a warning label, all things considered."You ready, Dix?" Benji called out from the bedroom.She glanced down at herself still wearing her fuzzy robe and winced."Not yet. When do we need to be there? How much time do I have?" And what did she wear to dinner with his family? Certainly not what she'd been required to wear to her in-law's dinners. The Livelys weren't formal on their own time."However much time you need, sweet pea." The slow strum of an acoustic guitar followed his words."Are you playing that thing now?" She leaned through the open door and froze.Benji sat perched on
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Chapter 102: Benji

THE SET-UP WAS done. The wedding planners were taking over. If everything went according to plan, there wasn't anything else for Benji to do.God, he loved couples who knew how to hire good people.He took a few steps back and admired the way the team had decorated the walk leading up to the barn. Flowers and electric candles lined the way giving it a whimsical look. They'd thought about every aspect.Everything about this late Friday ceremony had been organized and outlined to within an inch of its life, leaving nothing to chance or figure out last minute. And everyone had a hat to wear, which was great because his only role was that of the site manager. All questions or concerns went to the team of planners.He turned and caught sight of Garth wearing black slacks, a white shirt and a sport coat hovering near the entrance to the barn office off the side of the building. There wasn't anything for either of them to do so there was no need to get frustrated with Garth.Benji g
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Chapter 103: Benji

"Doc said you needed time off." Benji kept staring at his brother. "I know not being involved is driving you nuts. If you promise to take the next week off and not be a complete pain in the ass, I'll talk to Scarlett about dividing up duties between the three of us again.""I can work," Garth said."Yeah, but do you know how to relax? Have fun?" Benji watched his brother shake his head, his upper lip curling. Relax was a four letter word to a work-a-holic. "Garth, you're my brother and I love you, but you're missing the point. We know you can work, we know you can take care of us, but what matters is that all of this could have been avoided. Why didn't you ever go to those appointments? Those tests?" Benji leaned forward, elbows on his knees.Garth had his head turned sideways, looking anywhere but at Benji.Yeah, this wasn't a fun conversation, but they needed to have this out so they could move on already.The silence dragged on, broken only by the tapping of Garth's toe.
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Chapter 104: Dixie

DIXIE WATCHED HARRISON STORM across the apartment with a sinking heart. That was not the same kid she'd met two years ago.The bedroom door slammed shut. Dixie winced and glanced at Elisabeth."I'm going to hear about that from the neighbors." She sighed and dropped her head back on the sofa."When did he get so angry?" Dixie glanced at her friend."I wish I knew." Elisabeth picked up the remote. "Should we movie without him?""Do you want to talk about this?" Dixie curled her leg under her and turned to face her friend.Music began to pulse from the teenager's room. Loud music.They both glanced at the door.When she'd crossed paths with Elisabeth, Harrison had been a fairly average teenager. A bit soft-spoken, but a nice kid. All of that was gone now and neither Elisabeth or Dixie knew why. No one seemed to."One minute." Elisabeth sighed and hoisted herself to her feet.Dixie's heart hurt for what her friend was going through. None of this was easy."Harrison?"
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Chapter 105: Benji

BENJI NEEDED TO ESCAPE. Four back-to-back days of events and he was drained in a way that went deeper than a physical exhaustion. It was as if some well inside of him was dry.Thursday he'd worn the hat of photographer and site manager.Friday he'd gotten to just be the site manager.Saturday and today he'd had to help with the decorations for different reasons. Saturday he'd photographed the whole wedding, leaving Scarlett to act as site manager and wedding planner. He'd been both fill-in bartender and DJ today on top of dealing with incorrect delivery times on crucial ceremony pieces.The last truck rolled out of the driveway, taking with it the linens that had arrived half an hour before go-time. They'd barely gotten them on tables before guests arrived."At least it's over before dinner?" Scarlett leaned her head on his shoulder. She sounded as tired as he felt."I don't think I can eat." He glanced at the house.Garth had stayed out of sight since Friday. He was easi
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Chapter 106: Benji

"Here." Benji passed Dixie one of his smaller digital cameras. It was more forgiving than the large, professional one he used for weddings and prints. "Just point and click what you like."She asked a few questions, and he showed her the necessary buttons and features she'd need, then turned her lose.He stood there, the sky painted a myriad of colors from orange to red and purple, watching Dixie tiptoe among the flowers, so gentle as she lost herself in the act of capturing the moment.Benji lifted his camera and focused on Dixie's outstretched hand caressing flower. He could just see the corner of her mouth. A bit of hair had fallen from her ponytail to dance in the breeze.She was allowing him on this journey and he knew he was a lucky bastard. They needed to enjoy this time more. Find other things to explore together, make the most of what she'd give him.Benji turned his attention to the rest of the pasture and moved off toward the other side where he could capture both
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Chapter 107: Dixie

DIXIE'S HEAD SPUN AND she could feel hear heartbeat in her nipples. Her nipples. How weird was that?She slid her hands up around Benji's shoulders and sighed when he eased down over her. With each breath her breasts pressed against him. His tongue slipped last her lips, and she curled her toes into the blanket as an answering throb took up the beat between her legs.His hand slid down her side, his fingers grazing her breast along the way. He had one thigh between hers. When had that happened?A sudden gust of wind rustled the tree branches and stirred the grass, reminding her that this wasn't her comfortable, private living room. They were lying in a field on someone else's property."Dix? What's wrong?" he whispered against her lips."We should go.""Something you have to get back for?" His nose bumped hers. He wasn't backing off."We're making out in a field, in the open. What if someone came to check on you?""They won't." He dropped little kisses along her cheek t
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Chapter 108: Benji

BENJI HAD TO GRIT his teeth and think about cleaning toilets for fear of coming from the feel of Dixie's hot little hand clenched around his dick. There was a fire in her that was threatening to burn him up, and he only wanted to get closer.She ducked her head, and he watched in fascination as her lips stretched around his cock. The next instant the gentle suction of her mouth chased all rational thought away. He heard himself groan and mutter words, but he wasn't in control. She was.He fisted the blanket under him, determined to let her have her way. This moment was important to her and fuck if he was going to stop her.The pressure eased, but the warmth intensified as she took more of him in her mouth. It wasn't the unsure touch of someone who hadn't done this before. No, it was clear she had and knew what she was doing. But was she enjoying it?Benji peered down at Dixie, her blonde hair spilling over his hip and onto the blanket. He lifted his hand and wrapped the strands
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Chapter 109: Dixie

DIXIE KNOCKED ON ELISABETH'S apartment at exactly eight thirty Monday morning.It was technically summer and though Elisabeth wasn't working for the school she had picked up hours at the library working with the restoration team trying to fill in the holes of the stolen albums.Footsteps thumped softly. Locks scraped free.Finally the door cracked open."Dee?" Elisabeth stepped back, squinting at Dixie with one eye. "What's up? Why aren't you at work?""I'm not going in today." Dixie pushed past her friend into the apartment and peered toward Harrison's door. "Is your brother here?""Still asleep. I haven't woken him up yet.""Can we talk?" Dixie turned toward her friend. "I mean, do you have time to talk?""What's up? Did something happen? Is Jace-""It's not Jace." Dixie paced past her friend into the tiny galley kitchen where the coffee machine waited.Elisabeth followed, still in her pajama pants and fuzzy robe."I let Benji stay the night last night." Dixie s
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Chapter 110: Benji

BENJI PULLED UP TO the curb and peered at the travelers armed with suitcases. Late July was a god-awful time of year in Texas with current temperatures well over a hundred each and every day. He was pretty damn jealous of Garth for getting away for two whole weeks.Scarlett flung her arm out at the window. "There he is."The crowd seemed to part for a moment."Fuck me." Benji chuckled.He'd never thought he'd see the day when his brother wore anything but starched jeans and boots. Benji hadn't been certain his brother even owned a pair of swim trunks when they dropped Garth off at the airport. The sight of him in shorts, flip-flops and a floral print button down over a white T-shirt was out of some strange, Twilight Zone world."You know Noemi is behind that look." Scarlett snickered, her hands covering her mouth."I want to know what bet he lost." Benji pushed his baseball cap up on his head.Garth reached the truck and grasped the door handle, but it wasn't unlocked.
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