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across the small living area.
    “Chelsea, you’re early. Are you all right?”
    “I’m fine. Let’s walk back toward my house while we talk.”
    “You look excited. What’s up?” Marian asked as she shut the door and matched Chelsea’s long strides. In a minute they were back in the big house.
    “I’ll pour our coffee. Sit.”
    Puzzled, Marian did as she said. Chelsea sat a cup of coffee, a piece of coffee cake, and a banana in front of Marian.
    “Eat up. You are going to have a busy day. Rand called. He’s in a pinch. His secretary had some type of anxiety attack earlier today. They thought it was her heart at first. Anyway, she’s going to be out for several weeks to a month. He needs help right now until he can find a replacement. You are the answer to his prayers.”
    “I’m not sure that’s true.”
    “No matter. This is your chance to impress him with your charm and your beauty.”
    “Marriage has made you bonkers. Beauty? Did you see his fiancée? She’s way out of my class in the beautiful department. But I don’t mind helping.”
    In fact, her heart rate had increased from hearing his name. This might be the best opportunity for them to become better acquainted. But she risked putting her heart out to be trampled on. Hell, she’d taken bigger chances on men who were nowhere near his caliber.
    “When does he need me?”
    “At nine o’clock.”
    Marian laughed. “How do I get there? I’m late already.”
    “I’ll drive you. The least Rand can do is bring you home.”
    “You weren’t expecting me to resist.”
    “I knew my friend wasn’t stupid.” She grinned. “Go show that cowboy what you’re made of.”
    “You’re being a matchmaker again.”
    “I can’t help it.”
    Marian finished her coffee, cake, and banana. Chelsea hurried her out to the car and had her on the way to her temporary job.
    “Looks like the doctor is busy,” Chelsea said as she dropped Marian off at the front door. “Have fun.” She waved then drove back toward home.
    Marian stopped inside the door. The room was packed. Two children were fighting, and a baby cried. The phone was ringing, and Rand was nowhere in sight. She walked into the room to the reception desk. Six people had signed their names and time of appointment. Marian answered the ringing phone.
    “Good morning, Dr. Brodie’s office. You need to cancel? No problem. Yes, you can call back later to make another appointment.” One less for today. She put down the receiver.
    She glanced at the tired-looking mother with two boys arguing and a baby crying. The young woman looked ready to cry herself.
    “Is there any way I can help?”
    The young mother looked at her like she was a life raft thrown to save her.
    “Her bottle needs to be warmed, and they’re thirsty and tired.” She motioned to the boys.
    “Come back here. We’ll warm her bottle and see what we can find for the boys.” Once the children quieted, the anxiety in the air floated to the ground. Marian almost saw the other patients taking a deep breath and relaxing.
    Rand came out of an exam room and darted into the reception area. He came to a halt when he saw Marian.
    “What are you doing here?” Rand asked.
    If he hadn’t looked so confused, and cute, in his doctor’s white coat, Marian would have loved to tease him. “I heard you needed help.”
    “You’ve already created a miracle. Peace and quiet.”
    “Take this lady and her children next. I’m certain the other patients won’t mind.” Marian grinned when the others frantically nodded their heads to reassure Rand it was all right.
    The rest of the morning went fast. At one o’clock, Marian saw the last patient out.
    “Wow, you were a lifesaver. I’ll buy you lunch at the world-famous Hamburger Bar down the street. Let me put my white coat on a hanger. We can walk and enjoy the fresh air.”
    Marian straightened the waiting room then washed her hands and got her purse. Rand met her at the front door.
    He glanced