Kenzie’s face heated. “Can we go now?”
They said their goodbyes and all walked out together. She refused to take his hand, which amused Bogs. She scurried to the truck and waited for him to unlock it. He came up behind her and whispered in her ear. “Ya know this is your fault, right?”
She jerked her head and glared at him.
“Pretty girl, you grabbed my dick first.”
“I wanna kill you right now.”
He burst out laughing. She was half tempted to deny him sex when they got back to his place. She glared at him but couldn’t maintain it, nor could she deny him. She glanced at Cassie who had stopped a few feet away. She was staring down at her feet, oddly. Kenzie followed her gaze. Holy shit!
She pushed passed Bogs. “Get T.” She hurried over and rested her hand on her back. “You okay?”
Cassie glanced up and sighed. “Yep.”
“What’s going on?” Bogs asked, not noticing the pool of fluid at her feet.
Cassie grasped Kenzie’s hand and looked over. “You ready to see a side of T you never thought existed?”
Kenzie eyed her. “What side would that be?”
Cassie rolled her eyes. “Full on panic mode.” She drew in a breath. “Here goes. Bogs, tell your brother my water broke. And please, do it calmly.”
Kenzie glanced up at Bogs. His eyebrows shot up as his eyed darted to Cassie’s feet. Hismouth dropped open. “Fuck, T, get out here, Cassie’s having the baby!” He shouted so loud Kenzie took a step back, taking Cassie with her. It was laced with his own panic.
“Jeez, Bogs, I said calm,” Cassie scolded.
The next few minutes were complete chaos. Cassie didn’t lie, she was getting a view of T she’d probably never see again unless she was witness to their next child. T came out of the house in a flash, in less than five seconds, along with the rest of the Garrisons. People everywhere, the women all excited and remaining semi-calm, and the men acted like she was the first woman alive to give birth.
Cassie never let go of her hand and walked with her to John’s car when he insisted on driving. It was a smart move. T was too amped up to drive. Cassie slid in the backseat as Kenzie stood by the door waiting for her to release her hand. Her hand squeezed and Kenzie bent down near the open door. People were scattered everywhere, car doors were slamming and all the while, Cassie sat in the seat, completely serene.
Kenzie chuckled as T ran back in the house, clearing all five steps with one jump. She didn’t know where Bogs was, probably in the truck waiting on her. Everyone was going to the hospital. That waiting room would be packed.
She looked over at Cassie who was staring at her with a strained smile. “Told ya, new side of T.”
“I like this side.”
Cassie sighed. “Yeah, he’s gonna be a shit ton of fun during delivery.” She looked out the back window, then to Cassie again. “I’ll be your hand holder when it’s your turn. Got a feeling T freaking out is nothing compared to how Bogs will be.”
Kenzie glanced back at Bogs who was sitting in the truck staring at her. She smiled.
All the rushing and panic proved to be unnecessary. Cassie was in labor over seven hours. After many cups of coffee andeveryone taking their turn at pacing in the small waiting room, the first, second generation Garrison was born.Darla.
It was another two hours before it was finally Bogs’ time to meet his niece. They were the last in a long line. Instead of arguing, which is what the rest of them did, Kenzie sat back with Bogs waiting their turn. The room cleared out leaving them alone for twenty minutes.
“Congrats, Uncle Bogs. I’m surprised you weren’t fighting to get in there first.”
He glanced over, grabbing her hand and grinning. “Always save the best for last. I’ll be her favorite, that’s a given.”
ChapterTwenty-Five
Kenzie pulled out sheets from one of the many unpacked, opened boxes. So much for clean. She was so beat at this point she’d sleep on anything. They had moved all her stuff from her apartment into Bogs’ condo. Everyone had come to help. She hadn’t realized how much shit she had until it was time to move it. She’d miss her crappy apartment but this was better.
She yawned then yelped when she felt the force of his weight come down over her. She spun onto her back. Bogs was shirtless and caging her in with his hands on either side of her head.
“What are you doing?”
His sly smirk turned into a grin. He leaned over her taking her lips in a hard kiss. “I’m gonna tuck you in.”
