A burst of warmth punched into her chest. Becket had told her what her father had said to him the day of the barbecue at his mother’s house, but her dad had never mentioned anything to Sky. “Heisthe right man for me. Thank you for seeing that.”
“He’s going to take care of you.”
“He’s already taking good care of me.”
“I can see that.” There was a small pause. “I love you, darling. I’m sorry I don’t tell you enough.”
Tears stung her eyes. “I love you too, Daddy.”
“Your mother and I will see you tomorrow night for dinner?”
“I’m making mushroom risotto.”
“And I have it on good authority your mother’s bringing brownies and potato salad.”
“Can’t wait.”
After a few more pleasantries, Sky hung up, blinking the tears away. She loved her dad, but he wasn’t the most forthcoming with his emotions. What happened to her had obviously scared him. It had scared everyone, including her.
Bella nudged her leg, and Sky chuckled. “Yes, I love you too.”
She should really be thanking her father. If it hadn’t been for his meddling, she never would have grabbed Becket at that fundraiser, and they might not be where they were right now.
When she went back out to the dining room, Clara was hitting Becket on the shoulder. “Becket James. Did you try to take bacon from a woman’s fingers? Don’t you know how dangerous that is?”
“James?” Sky asked.
Clara looked up at her and grinned. “Yeah, his middle name is James. We only middle-name him when he does something really bad though.”
Becket just shook his head.
Clara popped the last bit of bacon into her mouth before lifting a dish. “I brought pesto pasta.”
“Clara, you need to stop doing stuff for us. It’s been weeks.” She had brought over so many meals and given Sky so many free at-home acupuncture sessions. It was wonderful, but Sky was starting to feel guilty.
“I donothave to stop. I want to take care of both of you. Even my annoying big brother.” She reached up and punched Becket’s chest, and he threw an arm around her neck and jokingly ruffled her hair.
They were like this every time Clara came over, and Sky loved it.
Someone else knocked at the door.
“I guess I’ll get it,” Sky said with a laugh. She opened it to see Holden on the other side.
He grinned at her. “Hey, Sky.”
“Hey. Here for Becket?”
“Yeah, we’re going for a run this morning.”
Becket cursed from the kitchen. “Shit, I forgot.”
Holden lifted a brow as he entered the house. “Should I be offended?”
“Nope. But how about breakfast to make it up to you? Clara’s already invited herself to stay, so what’s one more?”
“Sounds good.” Holden crossed into the kitchen. “Hey, Clara.” He bumped her shoulder.
Clara’s cheeks turned a pretty pink. “Hey.”
