“You managed to escape my mother,” Scarlett teased.
“Your mother is on a mission to convince all of her children to get a matching tattoo with her,” Drew chuckled.
Drew could have sworn that she saw the blood drain from Scarlett’s face.
“Her idea is a fairly small tattoo,” Drew assured her.
“Babe, you’ll be fine. I think it’s cute that your mom wants to get a matching tattoo with you guys,” Emily said, obviously trying to console Scarlett.
“All of you,” Drew chimed in.
“Excuse me?” Emily questioned.
“Vera wants to get matching tattoos with all of her daughters. Daughters-in-law included. Oh, and Skylar and Leigh.”
Emily’s face paled to match Scarlett’s. Drew laughed. She’d been around tattoos so long that sometimes she forgot how squeamish some people could be just by thinking about them.
“At least she considers me family,” Emily gave a weak smile.
“It really won’t hurt as much as you’re imagining it will,” Drew promised.
“I can come hold your hand if you want,” Brooke offered.
Emily stuck out her bottom lip in a pout. Scarlett chuckled and wrapped her arms around Emily.
“You can say no to my mother if you want to,” Scarlett whispered.
“No, I am grateful to be included. I love your mom. I just don’t know how I feel about needles,” Emily shivered.
“I promise it isn’t bad,” Drew smiled.
“I’ll even put numbing spray on after I do the first pass,” Drew offered.
“Thanks. This must seem ridiculous to you,” Emily laughed.
“Not at all. It’s normal to be apprehensive about getting a tattoo.”
Brooke pulled her aside. Drew sucked in a breath as Brooke wrapped her arms around her waist. There was a need in her touch that Drew had become familiar with. Vera caught sight of Scarlett and made her way to the group.
“Did Drew tell you what I’ve been thinking?” Vera asked.
“She told me that you’re planning for us to all get a matching tattoo,” Scarlett accused, folding her arms across her chest.
“Don’t be ridiculous. You don’t have to get a matching tattoo if you don’t want one. I’m inviting you to get the tattoo if you’d like to,” Vera smiled.
“Are Cora and Maggie on board?” Scarlett asked.
“Of course they are. Their wives are also getting the tattoo with us. Oh, and Skylar and Leah. I couldn’t leave them out. They’re practically family.”
“Is that all?” Scarlett asked.
“I believe so,” Vera grinned. She leveled a look of pure sass at her daughter.
“Ugh, I’m obviously going to do it. I love our family. I’m just nervous.”
“Don’t be nervous. Drew is a professional. I’m sure we can figure out a schedule that works for her. Everything is going to work out perfectly. You’ll see,” Vera assured her.
“Emily, I would love it if you’d get a tattoo with us,” Vera’s face softened as she addressed Emily.
