Blake
No, I guess I can’t argue with that assumption.
In fact, I’m certain I’ll be knocking up your sister again at some point.
It’ll likely be planned next time, but still a relatively safe bet.
And you have to admit, she’s awfully cute when she’s pregnant.
JD
*he says, though he can’t remember the last time he slept more than four hours in one stretch*
Blake
*gif of “He’s right You know”*
I frown as I think about that last part—well, not the bit about Blake and Landry bickering, but that women like Loren and Daisy might be safer with a specialist close by.
Rowan
Tell me more about the land.
I put my phone away for a while after that, though it buzzes every so often with a text from the group. I also get a message from Loren about the plans for Daisy’s surprise birthday party this weekend, so I pause to answer her between seeing patients.
Loren
So, just for headcount purposes, will you be bringing a plus one?
Rowan
We both know this question isn’t for planning purposes, because if I were, she’d already be on the guest list.
Loren
Fair enough.
Is that your way of confirming the rumors?
Rowan
Depends … What exactly are the good people of Camellia saying about my love life?
Loren
That you’re practically shacking up with a sexy ag teacher …
Rowan
Sorry, cannot confirm.
Loren
Can’t deny, either?
I blow out a frustrated exhale, not because I’m concerned about people linking me to Claire, but because they’re already making the wrong assumptions about us. But I guess the only way to fix that would be to give them the truth.
Rowan
