Heartless

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of death.

Cade feels angry at himself for leaving Willa on the dance floor. He doesn’t like watching other men dance with her, but he sternly reminds himself that she is Luke’s nanny, nothing more. When she returns to the table, Cade notices how close she is sitting and tells himself to be careful. Unnerved by his own growing sense of desire, he starts a conversation with her about the bar where she works. She admits that she does not miss the bar or the city and has been enjoying her time in Chestnut Springs. Overcome by memories and emotions, Cade excuses himself and heads home. Willa decides to join him.

Their ride home is quiet until Cade finally breaks the silence. He wants to stop at Harvey’s to check on Luke but feels guilty about cutting into Willa’s weekend. Willa insists that she doesn’t mind, as she loves spending time with Luke. She even offers to start giving the boy riding lessons. Cade agrees and asks if she would also take him to an upcoming birthday party. At Harvey’s, they find Luke and Harvey asleep on the couch. While they straighten up their mess, Cade chastises himself for taking up more of Willa’s time and tells himself that she wouldn’t want to get involved with someone like him.