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“It’s perfect,” he told her, enjoying the way she gazed at the building—as if it were magical.

“I know exactly how it’s going to look,” she told him. “I already have my business plan. I worked so hard to get my plans together and to save, but honestly I never thought I had a chance.”

He reached out and squeezed her hand. “I’m really happy for you. Congratulations.”

“Thank you.” She laced her fingers with his. “Come with me. I’m meeting Eddie right now. She’s going to let me in so I can check out the space.”

Her sparkling brown eyes compelled him to agree. “Sure.”

She drew in a breath and leaned into him. “I’ll try not to make high-pitched girlie sounds. I live with a ten-year-old and know how shrill they can be.”

“You can squeal all you want. This is exciting.”

“I know.”

She hung on to his hand with both of hers. He would guess that if he pointed out what she was doing, she would pull back and be embarrassed, which he didn’t want. Her enthusiasm reminded him there was plenty of joy left in the world, and that was a lesson he needed.