Page 9 of Capture The Moment

“Fine,” she said and scooted over to the passenger seat as Finn gave Liam a thumbs up. She had to admit that she felt much safer with Finn driving, and she sank into the plush seat as he pulled out onto the road.

“You need to trade in that car,” he said, not for the first time.

“I know. I just haven’t gotten around to it yet.”

“Let me help you.”

“You just did.”

“I mean with the trade-in. I know one of the sales guys at the local Chevy dealership who’ll give you a good deal.”

“I don’t want one of those bulky SUVs like Blake had. I could never park that thing.”

Finn chuckled. “You don’t have to drive one of those. There are other cars out there with four-wheel drive.”

She glanced across the seat at him and said, “I appreciate you helping me out of the snowbank. I really do, but you don’t need to do everything for me. I am perfectly capable of handling some things myself.”

His expression was stoic as he replied, “I don’t mind helping you.”

She should have known it wouldn’t be that easy. She’d discovered that Finn could be stubborn as hell. “I know that, but eventually, I’m going to have to learn to do some things for myself. The things that Blake used to do and…other things,” she added.

Finn swallowed hard, and his hands clenched the wheel. When he didn’t speak, she decided to push a little further.

“Like last Friday at the pub. You didn’t have to act all protective of me in front of Will. There was no reason for it.”

Brows furrowed, he said, “I was just trying to get to know the guy, that’s all.”

“You were interrogating him like he was on a witness stand.”

“You’re exaggerating.”

“Am I? I’m surprised you didn’t call his employer and ask to see his personnel file to make sure he really was who he said he was.”

“Ok, now, that’s just ridiculous.”

“The point is, you don’t have to watch out for me when it comes to dating. I think I’m a pretty good judge of character, and I wouldn’t put myself in a situation that I wasn’t completely comfortable with.”

“So, you were comfortable with Will?”

Based on the way he said Will’s name, she could tell Finn didn’t hold him in high regard.

“Yes. He seems like a respectable guy, and I was enjoying his company until…”

They were stopped at a red light, and Finn shot his head in her direction. “Until what?”

“Until you showed up,” she said quickly. She’d always been one to speak her mind, and now was no different, although she didn’t want to offend him.

“You plan on going out with the guy?”

She shrugged. “Maybe. Why?”

Finn glanced over at her. “Just wondered.”

“What do you have against him?”

“I never said I had anything against him. I hardly know him.”

“Neither do I, but I’m not opposed to seeing him again.”