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room behind my back, but I have to remind you of the promise you made. No heavy lifting for the mother-to-be, or Daddy-to-be will be forced to withhold sex for a month.
     
     
    Love, Seth
     
     
    “Baby! Where are you?” Seth bellowed from the hallway.
    “I’m in the new nursery.” Morgan rose from the bed when he entered the room. “How was practice?”
    “Great. Everyone is ready to kick ass this season.” Seth kissed her and rubbed her belly.
    “Glad to hear it. The team looks good this year. Everyone who was injured last season has had an eighty-nine percent recovery rate, or better.”
    Seth stood there, stunned.
    “Surprised I know that?” Morgan grinned.
    “Yes, I am.”
    “I was just coming in to do an assessment.” Morgan waved the note at him.
    Seth raised an eyebrow. “You don’t need boxes for an assessment.”
    “This is torture. You know organizing things helps me stave off nervous energy.”
    “Well, let this be an exercise in delegating. You made me a promise, and I expect you to keep it.”
    “Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Morgan perused the dresser drawers.
    “Did I tell you that you are the most beautiful pregnant woman I’ve ever seen?” Seth pulled her into his arms and kissed her.
    “Yes. After breakfast, and then again when you left for practice.” Morgan put her arms around him and rested her chin on his chest.
    “What time is Nina coming home with Jake?”
    Morgan giggled and pulled on his hand, leading him to their bedroom. “We have a few hours. What do you have in mind?”
    “I like that sexy little dance you did for me the other night after you got out of the shower.” He waggled his eye brows.
    “I should have made you return that damn portable pole.” She sighed. “It’s bad enough we got busted and had to convince Jake we were playing firemen.”
    “That was quick thinking on your part.” He ran a hand up her arm and drew his finger along her shoulder.
    “My pole dancing days are over. Besides, I can’t keep my hands on the pole and a turkey leg at the same time.”
    Seth lifted her chin and placed a kiss on her pouting lips. “We’ll work it into the act.”
     
    * * *
     
     
    Morgan felt invigorated as soon as she walked through the door of her bookstore. She was pleased with her decision to promote her friend Michelle to store manager. She had great marketing ideas and ran a tight, but friendly, ship. She’d even drafted a business plan for expansion.
    Michelle was waiting at the door with her arms open. “Get in here, prego.”
    “I missed you.” Morgan hugged her tightly. “I brought you cannoli.”
    “Thanks. I missed you too. How’s your dad?”
    “He’s stabilized. I hate that word—stabilized.”
    “I sent him a fruit basket and I put aside a few mystery novels he might like. Maybe you could read to him when you’re there.”
    “That’s a great idea.” Morgan put her arm around her friend and stepped into the store.
    Michelle had done some redecorating. Her friend had exceptional taste and a great eye for art. The place was furnished with bold colors that awakened the senses. Reds, blues, greens and earth tones ran rampant through the rooms and in the cafe. Customers commented on the unique design of the bookstore all the time, but they were going to love this.
    “This is gorgeous,” Morgan said. “When did you find the time for all the new décor?”
    “When I was waiting around like a chump for your brother-in-law to come to town and take me to dinner,” Michelle said with a look that said she was none too happy about the situation.
    “I told you Tyler was trouble. If it’s any consolation, the guys had a bet going on with their golf game. Loser had to hand wash everyone’s underwear for a month. Last I heard, Tyler was losing.”
    “Good, I hope they throw in a few funky jock straps too. What are you doing here? I thought you were coming back next week?”
    “Jared is going with me to the hospital. He had a meeting around the