“It’s a game where you have to keep the metal ball in motion,” Leo explained.
“Motion?” Mina asked.
“It might be easier to show her,” Jekyll said.
“You can play the first game,” Leo promised just as we pulled through two giant gates.
Jekyll parked my car in the front, then helped me out of the car while Leo helped Mina. I was able to maneuver pretty easily on crutches now, but Jekyll still insisted on carrying them as he wrapped an arm around me and walked me up the porch steps.
“I can do this myself,” I hiss-pered.
“Don’t care.”
“You’re lucky you gave me multiple orgasms this morning,” I whispered. “I’m too relaxed to fight you.”
He chuckled, kissing my temple. “My plan is working.”
“Ekyll,” Mina called, grabbing the rail as she navigated the steps. She had tiny legs, so she was practically free climbing each one.
“Come here, Mina Mouse,” Jekyll said, lifting her and carrying her the rest of the way.
Mina smiled wide and patted his face, her earlier mood gone, now seeming much, much lighter. Leo brought up the rear, carrying my purse and Mina’s backpack, as we made our way inside.
A little boy about eight came running up. “Uncle Jekyll!”
“Hey, Fox,” he said, setting Mina on the ground. She immediately wrapped herself around Jekyll’s leg. “This is Mina.”
Fox hunkered down to her height, and I couldn’t stop myself from slapping my hand over my chest. “Hi, Mina, I’m Felix, but everyone calls me Fox. Do you want to come and play pinball?”
Mina looked up at Jekyll who smiled. “Go play, Mouse. We’ll be close.”
Fox held his hand out and Mina slid hers into it, letting him lead her away.
“Oh my god, that was the cutest thing ever,” I whispered as Jekyll wrapped an arm around me again.
“Yeah, Fox is a good kid.” He nodded to a gorgeous couple standing by the pinball machines. He was tall, dark, and had a beard that almost rivaled Jekyll’s. He stood with his arm wrapped tightly around a curvy brunette who looked up at him with total and complete adoration. “That’s his pops, Stoney. Sabrina’s his mom, but also his aunt.”
“How does that work?” I asked.
He grinned. “I’ll fill you in later.”
“Okey doke,” I said.
“Can I check out the machines?” Leo asked.
“Yeah, bud,” Jekyll said, taking the bags from him. “Have at it.”
He took off to the back of the room and Jekyll kissed me quickly. “I’m gonna dump this shit in my room.”
“Can I see your room?”
“It’s on the third floor, baby,” he said. “You wanna sit down?”
“God, no,” I breathed out. “Let me be vertical for a bit.”
“Okay. I’ll be quick.”
I wrinkled my nose but nodded and he took off down the hall. I was left standing by the kitchen alone, but I wasn’t alone for long.
