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“That’s fantastic, Becca. How’d you two meet?”
“Oh,” Rebecca chuckled nervously. “Well, we met at the club, actually.”
“Club as in your club?”
“Yes. I had her in my room.”
“I—wow. I didn’t think you…”
“I don’t.”
“Hmm. Obviously, there’s something about Cass that drew you to her.”
“Aside from the absolute sexiness?”
Hunter laughed. “Yeah, aside from that. Get to the part that goes deeper.”
It was on the tip of Rebecca’s tongue to make some lewd remark about Cassidy going deeper, but she stopped herself.
“She’s talented, intelligent, funny… young.”
“How young are we talking, Becca?”
“Very. She’s, ahem, twenty-five.”
“Damn! I never pictured you as a cougar!”
Hunter snickered, and Rebecca held her middle finger up in front of the phone. Hunter couldn’t see it, but it made Rebecca feel better.
“Ha, ha.”
“I’m kidding, babe. Age doesn’t matter. All that matters is how she makes you feel.”
“She makes me feel sexy, beautiful, desired. Youthful,” Rebecca confessed. “And truthfully, I don’t feel the age gap when we’re together.” The real test will be when they start going out with other people. Which apparently will be soon now that Hunter knew about them. “Now, enough about me. What’s going on with you?”
Hunter sighed. “Honestly, Becca, we can talk about that later. You’re not going for that, are you?” she asked when Rebecca remained silent.
“Nope.”
“Fine. I did it. I broke things off with Susan.”
Yes! “That’s awesome, babe!”
“Yep, you’re definitely dating someone young.” She laughed when Rebecca muttered some expletive. “I’m not gonna lie, it’s been hard. I haven’t seen my folks since because I’m afraid I don’t have the strength to keep her out of my life.”
“I have someone you can talk to, Hunter. You know that.”
“Your aunt who’s a shrink? I don’t know if I’m ready for that, Becca. I’ve made it this far on my own.”
By avoiding going to see your parents, Rebecca added silently. “Okay. If you’re ever ready, just let me know. Until then, I’ll be here.”
“I know, thank you. Hey, listen, I’ll call you about dinner. And, I’ll get Mo and Patty on board. Patty’s going to be overjoyed that you’ve found someone! I’m really happy for you, Rebecca.”
“And, I’m proud of you,” Rebecca responded sincerely. “It’s our turn to be happy, Hunter.”
“AM I INTERRUPTING?”
Cass looked up from her canvas and smiled at Rebecca. “Never. Are you mad at me?”