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-- EXCERPT: Dean reached for a plate from the stack Stefano had brought out and cleared his throat loudly. “I was just asking Hazel to take a break tomorrow after all of this stress today and join me for a picnic. You wouldn’t mind, would you, Indigo?” Indigo’s head popped up like a meerkat, her gaze sweeping back and forth between them. Hazel shot Dean a dirty look. Getting Indigo involved? That was cheating. “Mind? Of course I wouldn’t mind! I can’t imagine Hazel on a picnic, though. You should go, Hay. It will chill you out a bit. Get you grounded with Mother Nature. And don’t wear any shoes. Earthing increases the circulation of your neutrophils.” Dean gave Hazel a confused look, and she shrugged. Indigo was beyond explanation. They sat down to eat. Stefano took the seat opposite Indigo, and Dean slid in opposite Hazel. Their knees banged together under the table and he gave her another of his vertigo-inducing smiles. Oh, God. She was in trouble. “Well?” he asked again. “Oh for goodness’ sake, Hazel, go on a picnic!” Indigo said. “Think about your neutrophils.” Stefano was nodding vigorously. “Yes, your neutrophils,” he said, having no idea what he was saying. “Honestly, Hazel,” Dean said, grinning mischievously, “how could you even contemplate neglecting your neutrophils. You need this picnic.” She might regret it but she took a deep breath and plunged. “Okay, I’ll go on the picnic. Now can we shut up about neutrophils and eat this amazing meal?” ![]()
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