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to take care of his son.
    They watched him leave, then Sean turned to her and raised an eyebrow. "I guess the boy has a lot to learn. Showers are best done naked." His grin sent her stomach in a whirl. "Good idea, to call ahead. They're sure to be more familiar with this kind of situation than we are. They’ll know who to notify so we can get the ball rolling."
    The way he was looking at her gave her that delicious tingle again. She backed toward the door. "I certainly hope so."
    Eager to escape the warmth of his gaze, Kayla headed back to the cabin to get properly dressed. It might be a long day and she wanted to give the authorities a good impression. That she was responsible, sincere, and that the family would be in capable hands at the resort.
    Kayla chose a sleeveless blouse with a flowered skirt and sandals. She called the hospital, spoke to admissions and explained the situation in detail. They wanted to know who would cover the health insurance, which stumped her for a minute. "Dr. Sean Flannigan, a cardiac surgeon from Boston, was the person who found this family, and I'm sure that he will be responsible. He will be the one admitting the maternity patient."
    "Very well. Have him bring his identification when he comes, and we will get in touch with the local Cuban Refugee center. They’ll send somebody here to help you."
    While Kayla got ready, Taylor made a selection of sandwiches and packed them in a cooler, along with bottled water and some fresh fruit. "This is super exciting," she said, giving Kayla's arm a squeeze. "Hope the mother will be okay, and that everything works out for the family. They won't send them back to Cuba, will they?"
    "I don’t think so,” Kayla said. “Sean will make sure that doesn't happen." She smiled, remembering the concern, the warmth in his eyes. The skill and patience he’d shown. Admirable qualities. Much better than being a drug runner or selling body parts, she thought with amusement.
    "Yes. Dr . Sean,” Taylor said with a wicked gleam in her eye. “Who knew that would be the secret he was hiding?"
    Just then, Brittany burst through the door with her usual frenetic energy. Her dark hair spilled over her shoulder in a messy ponytail, and her white sunglasses were perched on top of her head. "While you were busy at the cabin, I drove to Walgreen's and picked some stuff up. It's not much, but the best I could do in a pinch."
    “Awesome!” Taylor said, putting the cooler by the door.
    Kayla watched as Brit pulled out three cheap T-shirts from the bag she was carrying and three sets of flip flops. The shirts were all touristy, neon colors, with big splashy pictures on the front. The largest one, for Miguel, had a big shark in the middle, the boy's had a baby dolphin's head, and Juanita's had a voluptuous woman wearing a bikini stuck on the front. Big enough to cover a pregnant belly.
    Kayla burst out laughing. "Oh, no. Juanita is seven months pregnant. She can't wear that!"
    "She won't be wearing anything except Mom's robe until she's out of the hospital," Brittany said, with a little heat in her voice. "Besides, I thought it was cute."
    "It is.” Kayla gave Brittany a hug, not meaning to hurt her sister’s feelings. "And it was a really nice thing you did. Thank you." She looked at each of her sisters with heartfelt gratitude and love. “You guys are great.”
    Brittany handed over the keys to the Honda. "I filled the tank, too. Good luck today. Mom said we're giving them a place to stay, maybe. That's super cool. We'll get it ready for them while you're gone."
    "I'll be in touch." She grabbed the cooler and the Walgreen’s bag, then slung her handbag over her shoulder and headed to the car.
    Kayla reclined one of the seats in the back as far as it would go, so that Juanita would be comfortable for the drive. She placed the cooler in the rear of the SUV, jumped into the driver’s seat and drove down the dirt road to Rhapsody. She pulled up front, bringing the