“Shit,” Gage mumbled.
“You’re going to sit down with me and go over what this threat is and how I can protect my employees,” Seb swallowed, looking around the room. “And my family from whatever may be coming.”
“Yeah. Okay. I’ll have to call in and get clearance, but we were preparing to debrief the corporations on the call to action anyway, so I can’t see that I would get any push back. Let me make this perfectly clear, we’re moving on this operation faster now because of this, we will not let them take action.”
“Good. And I think it’s time we pay Laurel a visit. We need her to name her source.” Sebastian’s order was clear.
“You know where she’s staying?” Stone asked.
Gage nodded. “She gave Mae a card with her information on it when she first came to town. I’ll head over there and see what I can find out.”
“Not alone you won’t,” Sebastian said. “I don’t think it’s a smart idea for Doc or myself to be the one to go with you. Why don’t you take Wings?”
“Yeah, that’s fine with me,” Nash replied.
“Text the group when you have an update.”
“What are you up to?” Stone asked as he banded his arms around Mae’s waist. She’d been watching the conference room, waiting for the guys to all come out and say something. If Max was there, she knew there was more going on than just a snarky article trying to discredit the team. There was real danger. And that real danger had something to do with Stone’s shooting. She knew it, even if no one else was willing to say it.
“We’re getting ready to order lunch. Is there anything you want?” Mae asked.
“Where are you thinking?”
“Davney’s.” Lacy replied as she finished braiding Embrie’s hair. “We’re going to call in our order.”
“Nash and Gage said they’d pick it up on their way back from talking to Laurel.”
“That sounds good. I have been in the mood for their corned beef sandwich.”
“Writing it down now,” Sloane smiled.
“What else is going on?” Stone pointed at Emma. “You’ve got a weird look going on.”
“Nothing you need to worry about,” Emma smiled. “Just planning a girls’ night. One that I sadly won’t be able to attend. Addie has dance class tomorrow and all the dads are learning their parts for the recital. You would not believe how adorable it is to watch Seb try and do the moves.”
“Please tell me you are going to film it for us,” Gunner laughed as he walked up to Lily.
“Not if she doesn’t want to get put over my knee.” Sebastian walked out behind Gunner, pointing right at Emma.
“Suits, you know that’s not a threat to me. That’s called…” She looked at the kids and waited until their ears were covered. “A good time.”
“As much as I think it would be great for you girls to have a night out, I just don’t think it’s in the cards. It’s just not the smartest thing with everything going on right now.” Gunner pressed a kiss into Lily’s hair.
“I refuse to let Laurel and whatever she’s trying to pull here stop us from living. Girls’ night is happening. Even if I have to go by myself.” Mae crossed her arms after her proclamation.
“I can’t let that happen,” Lily smiled. “You know I’ll be there.”
“Lily Kate…”
“Mae and Lily are right. It’s been so long since we just hada good night together. I think letting loose is exactly what we need. Gage will come out with us,” Sloane said.
“Oh perfect!” Lily giggled. “Lace, you can have Embrie babysit Sage if you want. Gunner will stay back and keep an eye on everyone, won’t you, handsome?”
“Of course.” Gunner’s jaw twitched at the twinkle in Lily’s eye. Mae had to turn her laugh into a cough as he glared over at her.
“Well, yay! Now I’m super excited,” she choked out.
“Just perfect,” Gunner groaned as he looked down at his phone.
