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not working this weekend, so I won’t need any.” He shrugged. “Until Monday, at least.”
    “Oh. Right. I guess I’d forgotten today is Friday.”
What was wrong with her?
    Luke looked at her for a long moment. “Are you feeling okay? Maybe you should go back to bed. I’m sure Ashley can handle things.”
    She tensed. “I’m fine. This week has gone by fast, that’s all.” She noticed the way his hand held on to the counter. It had been forever since they’d held hands. Too long. She stepped toward him, her fingers suddenly itching to touch him.
    Luke turned away before she reached him. He opened the refrigerator and pulled out a can of soda. “Don’t forget that I’m playing tonight after work. I’ll probably go straight there.” He motioned at his duffel bag by the door. “I’ll change at Justin’s. I’m picking him up on the way.”
    She smiled to herself. He would be so surprised to see her show up. Maybe this would be the first step at getting them back on track. She missed the way things used to be. “Okay. Be careful.” She watched as he grabbed his phone and keys then knelt to scratch Milo behind the ears.
    Luke stood. “Thanks. Hope you have a good day.” He slung his bag over his shoulder. “I’ll be in late tonight. Don’t wait up.”
    “Hang on.” She walked to the doorway and faced him. “Tomorrow we’re supposed to go to a barbecue at my parents’ house.”
    He furrowed his brow. “Why are you just now telling me this?”
    She pushed a strand of hair from her face. “Gram didn’t call me until yesterday. I haven’t gotten to talk to you until now.” She reached out and touched his arm, but he shrugged her away.
    “Did you tell her we’d come?”
    She narrowed her eyes. “Of course. Both of us—so don’t think you’re getting out of it.”
    He inhaled deeply and blew out his breath. “Great. Fine. Whatever.” He glanced at his watch. “I’m not happy about it, but I’ll go.” He walked out without giving her another look.
    Summer stared at the closed door for a long moment and clutched her coffee mug. There was a time when Luke never would’ve left without kissing her good-bye. A time when she would’ve made sure the last words they said to one another were “I love you” and not anything cross. They’d always vowed to have a different marriage than the ones their parents had. But sometimes it seemed like they were two strangers who happened to share a home.
    And Summer could pinpoint exactly when the change had happened.
    The problem was, unless she could pull a Marty McFly and go back in time, she had no idea what to do about it.

    Justin Sanders loved Fridays. Especially every other Friday. But not for the same reason most guys his age did. Sure, he liked to have a good time on the weekend, but every other Friday was special.
    He pulled into the driveway at Samantha’s townhouse and wondered if she remembered that he was coming today. Two weeks ago, she’d forgotten about his visit and had taken Colton to day care already.
    Justin jumped out of the SUV and walked to the door. It swung open before he could knock.
    “I’m so glad you’re here,” Samantha said. Her bleached blond hair was pulled into a messy bun, and she had dark circles under her eyes. “The baby was up every hour, and then as soon as I got to sleep, Colton woke me up.” She managed a smile. “He was so excited that today was his day with you, he couldn’t sleep.”
    Justin’s heart warmed. “I’m glad. I’m planning to take him fishing if that’s okay with you.” He’d bought Colton a Snoopy fishing rod at Walmart the other day. It was identical to the one he’d had when he was a little boy.
    “Whatever. That’s great.” Samantha ushered him inside the tiny townhouse.
    “Justy!” Colton exclaimed. The little boy ran toward Justin and grabbed him around the leg.
    Justin scooped him up into his arms. “I missed you, little man.”
    Colton threw his arms around