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But his boss interrupted. “Yes, yes, it was an accident, Brian. Now, get some ice. And a towel.”

“Yes, Chef.”

“It’s all right, really.” She smiled when Brian returned. “I’ve tripped over all sorts of things in this job. Fallen, too. Don’t worry. This is nothing.”

“It doesn’t look like nothing,” Nico said, forming an ice pack with the towel. He placed it near the top of her foot. “It’s swelling. You may need X-rays.”

“Ow.” She made a move to pull her foot back, but Nico held her calf to keep her still. She smoothed her dress and made sure no one could see her matching red panties. She was sure Nico was the type to appreciate such things. And she wasn’t going to give him any more reasons to flirt with her.

“Definitely X-rays,” he said.

“It’s just a little sprain,” Grace countered. “I’ll take the ice and go back to my office—”

“Don’t we have doctors staying here for Thursday’s wedding?”

“Yes, but—”

“I’ll see if Noelle or Patsy can track one down, give us an opinion. Brian? Go ask at the desk. Otherwise, we’ll head to town.”