Sean Stirling isn’t having a good day. Hearing snide comments on a photoshoot, he storms off, not caring that he looks every inch a celebrity throwing a tantrum. Things get worse when he falls on the ice-covered street. As a car comes barreling toward him, there’s nothing he can do to prevent his fate. Luckily, Emerson Willis is there to save the day. Emerson pushes the man from the street, then gets bamboozled into accompanying the stranger to the hospital. After Emerson sees himself on television, he realizes the man he saved is a pop star. Now, Sean is smitten and eager to thank his rescuer. Emerson, whose mind is still spinning, can’t tell what to think about the sudden attention. Can the musician convince Emerson they’re made for each other? Or will Emerson dismiss it all as the passing fancy of a rich and famous man?

Double Act

A few people shared the elevator, but if anyone recognized Sean, they didn’t say anything. Emerson exited on the eleventh floor and Sean followed after. Luckily, Emerson’s friends had already gone downto the corner cafe, so they didn’t see him slip by with Sean Stirling in tow. The next group over likelyhadn’t heard the gossip, because they didn’t stop Emerson as he led Sean past their cubicles, deeper into the office.


Outside Ms. Bell’s office, Michael did a double take at seeing Sean over Emerson’s shoulder.


“May we speak to Ms. Bell?” Emerson asked.


Michael’s mouth moved, but no sounds came out.


Sean saved the man the trouble. “Nice to meet you. I’m Sean.” He stuck out his hand.


Recovering from his surprise, Michael returned the handshake. “N-nice to meet you. You can go ahead and knock.”


Chapter 49