Chapter 29

“Does he have any allergies that you know of?”

Blake shook his head. “No allergies.” They’d had that discussion, so he could answer with confidence.

“Then how about I just pick a few for you?”

“Would you? Thanks. Maybe four? Is that a good number?”

Sam chuckled again, and Blake shot him a look that would have withered anyone else. Sam just shrugged and grinned.

“I’d be happy to.” The woman reached under the counter again and began to pour different tea leaves into plastic-lined canvas satchels. A few minutes later they were all in the basket with the pot and the whole thing was wrapped in clear cellophane and tied with a dark-blue bow.

Blake paid for his purchase, thanked the woman profusely for her generous help, and took the card she offered. He’d give it to Derek with the gift. If Derek liked what he found in his basket, then he’d probably want to stop in and make his own purchases.