But even as her body braced for flight, common sense returned. Don't be a fool, she admonished herself, tearing her gaze away from Jason and turning to the Haggertys with a wan smile. You would only embarrass Phil, and he certainly doesn't deserve that. "Ms. Edwards! What a nice surprise." Paul Hag-gerty pumped her hand exuberantly. "It's good to see you again." "It's nice to see you too, Mr. Haggerty," Dani somehow managed, acutely aware of the tall man on the opposite side of the table. She could actually feel those dark eyes on her. Her heart was booming and she felt horribly flustered, and it was only through sheer dint of will that she kept her expression calm. "Oh, please. Make it Paul." He grinned and clapped Phil on the back. "I didn't realize you knew this lovely lady, you sly devil you." "Danielle and I go way back," Phil told him with a complacent smile. Paul Haggerty introduced his wife, a plump, brown haired little woman in her mid-fifties.
