Gordy started coughing. “So we’ve gone from keeping things quiet to discussing our sex life.” He leaned toward Mike, putting one hand to the side of his mouth like he was telling a secret. “Which is pretty damn good, if you’re wondering.”

“I’m not.” Mike shook his head, holding his hands up in front of him with a laugh. “I’m really not.”

Gordy’s eyes widened. “Wait... Zoey, you said something about you and Mike... Are you two...?”

Mike nodded, sliding his arm around Zoey again. “Must be something in the water. Looks like everyone in Rendezvous Falls is doin’ it like rabbits these days.”

Zoey was still staring at Vickie. Her mouth slowly slid into a smile. “Well, look at you, Victoria Pendergast. Gettin’ it on with the contractor. Good for you—both of you. Is it serious?”

Vickie rolled her eyes. “No, I always hop in the sack with random people employed at my home.”

Gordy pretended to whistle, looking around the room as if he no longer wanted to be part of this conversation. Vickie took his hand before continuing. “You told everyone earlier that you and Mike are brand-new. Well, so are we. I’m not sure where this train is headed, but I’m happy I took the ride. And I don’t want to hide it anymore.” It occurred to her that she hadn’t asked Gordy before sharing their news. She swallowed, turning to him. “Unless you want to? I don’t mind—”

He silenced her with a kiss, firm and steadying. Then he looked straight into her eyes. “I told you before that you were worth bragging about, and I meant it. I’d be proud to have you on my arm anywhere you want to go. I’m also happy just hanging out at your place. Quiet. Loud. Public. Private. The only thing that matters is being with you. The rest is just noise.”

Her knees trembled, and she forced them to stay steady. But when her heart trembled, skipping a beat or two, she had no control over that. She was falling in love with Gordy.

Oh, hell—who was she kidding? She’d already fallen.

The question was...had he?

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

ZOEY WATCHED HAZEL and held her breath. Would she like the bed from Vickie’s, even though it wasn’t exactly what she’d had on her wish list? The paint was what she wanted, so that had to mean something. And she’d picked out the chandelier herself at Tani’s furniture store. They’d been able to use Tani’s employee discount, so it had fit in Zoey’s budget—especially since she didn’t have to buy a bed.