“Isabelle!” She turned and smiled tightly at the woman hurrying toward her.

“Hi, Kim. What’s up?” From the corner of her eye, Isabelle saw Wes approaching. Kim’s reaction was instantaneous and completely predictable. The woman’s eyes widened in appreciation, and a soft, speculative curve lifted her mouth.

Typical.

“What can I do for you?” Isabelle asked, drawing the woman’s attention back to her.

“Oh. Right.” She smiled at Wes again as he walked up to stand beside Isabelle. “Sorry. I just wanted to remind you that you volunteered to provide refreshments for the girls’ dance recital next week.”

“Sure. Thanks for the reminder,” Isabelle said, “I’ve been so...busy, I’d forgotten.”...