When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Miranda playfully teased, “No, no, what kind of host makes their guest work in the kitchen?”

“This guest is more than happy to help,” sald Paul.

With an extra set of hands, the prep work was done much faster. Once everything was ready, Miranda took the sea bass out of the scallion–lemon–vinegar water, placed it on a plate, and dried it with kitchen paper before applying a thin layer of oil to lock in the freshness.

With nothing else to do, Paul stood by and watched. “Need any help?”

“Could you hand me the oven tray from up there?”

“Sure.”

Paul was tall, so reaching it wasn’t a problem, but the tray was hung directly above Miranda’s head. He had to stand behind her to grab it.

As he reached up, it felt like he was enveloping her within his arms.

Thankfully, the entire exchange happened in a flash, so even though they were close, it didn’t feel awkward.

“Thanks,” Miranda extended her hand.

to her, and in the brief moment when their

took the tray, placing it in the oven

cook the fish.

can do to help?” Paul pulled back his hand and cleared his

counter, “Hmm… everything’s prepped, and the ingredients are ready. You can head out now, I’ll handle

apartment was small. Once Paul stepped out, it

noticed, perhaps it was just her imagination, that the temperature seemed to have

apron, and brought the dishes to the table. Paul hadn’t been idle either–he had already set the

he said, not waiting for Miranda to respond as he headed toward

there was still mushroom

thinking for a moment, she got up and grabbed two cans of beer. As soon as she turned around,

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we bought these together. Dr. Jefferson, do you

she asked.

as the words were out of her mouth,

her slightly evasive expression, a hint of amusement flickered in Paul’s eyes. “I have to head to the lab

“Oh. Then I…”

to look

drink either,