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doctor now making house-calls?” Chloe asked with a snicker. 
    “I have a date!” Becca announced with excitement. 
    “Finally.” The news coaxed Chloe to lift her glass for a toast.
    Laura joined in. “So...details...we’re waiting.”
    Becca filled them in on her date to go horseback riding and a picnic for two on the Tanner property. 
    “Can Ms. Big Apple ride?” Chloe loved to tease her about being a city girl. 
    Becca laughed. “I’m now a country girl, Chloe. There’s no more Big Apple in my future. Perhaps a firefighter, though. And yes, I rode a horse before but not since I was a child.” Becca suddenly worried about what she’d gotten herself into. 
    “Don’t worry, honey. You’ll do fine. It’s like riding a bike. And if all else fails, ride the cowboy.”
    Becca laughed at Chloe’s remark but it did cross her mind. 

Chapter Seven

    The sun’s rays beamed through the sheer white curtains across a tired Becca. It took forever the night before to fall asleep. Mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety raced through her thoughts about Tuesday’s date with Chase. One look into those emerald green eyes and she was lost in love. Her broken heart healed but she was still in a protective mode. It took her all morning to convince herself she could do it. The knock on the door brought back her anxiety. She took a deep breath, checked her lipstick once more in the hallway mirror and ran her fingers through her hair.
    “Precisely noon, I’m impressed.” She was more impressed with him as her eyes travelled to take note of his toned body that filled his denims and the shirt with a few buttons undone.
    Chase smiled, removed his Stetson and held it against his chest. “I’ve been counting down the hours since you said yes.”
    His words made her heart flutter. She felt like a teenager on her first date. She smiled. Definitely a charmer. “Would you like to come in?” she asked.
    “I don’t want to keep the horses waiting.” Chase moved to the side and looked back to check on the horses.
    “I need to be honest with you, Chase. I haven’t been on a horse since I was ten years old.”
    “Then this gift I have for you will help ease your worry.” Chase reached over to the porch swing and grabbed the white Stetson. “I didn’t think the city girl owned one. This will make you a true country girl and an excellent rider.” He set the hat gently on her head. His hands fixed her hair. His touch only ignited her anxiety and she took a deep breath. His finger gently tapped her nose. “Perfect. Now you look like a country girl.”
    The simple gesture relaxed her. Becca got rid of the description of charmer and replaced it with genuine .
    “Come meet Bella. She’s very gentle. I’m sure you’ll ride fine.” Chase led her to the beautiful white mare.
    Chase rode beside Becca through the trails of the Tanner property. She surprised herself and rode as though she’d ridden a horse just yesterday.  Chase spoke of his parents with such love and admiration; it brought tears to her eyes. She could tell he missed them and that they were a close family. He asked about her parents and she excitedly told him they were planning a visit to Vinegrove in the next few weeks. They always spent half the year in Florida then travelled the remainder. She told Chase she couldn’t wait to show them the town she fell in love with. 
    “So that means you’re staying here in Vinegrove?” Chase stopped his horse. His emerald eyes smiled at her. 
    “You bet. I love it here. This is now home for me.” Becca spoke surely. She loved her job, her friends and she knew she was falling for the man with the emerald eyes. No longer did Becca think of him as a cowboy she wanted to have a roll in the hay with; no longer a dare from the love list. The word, genuine came to her mind. Something hit her heart that never did before.  
    “Let’s stop over there for our picnic.” Chase pointed.
    Becca looked over and saw a tall