“Exactly. This was never yours and Jesse’s business. It was solely yours. You did all of this, love. You fixed the boat, ran the charters, hired the first mates, and advertised. All of it. That’s all you. You’re amazing and deserve a second chance,” I said. “Don’t you think you deserve a second chance?”
Kendra didn’t answer as we watched Cappy tow theNetfishaway from the dock and out of the mouth of the Marina. She stood silent as Decker expertly docked the new catamaran and secured the lines. She also said nothing for a long time after he left us alone on the dock.
It seemed like an eternity passed before she sighed and turned back to me. “Fine.” She patted me on the chest, giving me a broken smile. “Fine. Yes. Second chances. Sounds good. Do I need to do anything with this salvage thing or with the check? Because I have a dress fitting to get to.”
I shook my head and she walked away, headed toward the Marina parking lot.
Fine? She wasn’t fine. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to see that. I scratched the back of my neck and considered my next move.
I think it meant I was going to a bridal store.
Chapter 17
Text Messages between the Pleasure Point Seven-ish
Bolt Jarrett
A little birdie told me things are getting interesting at the marina.
Chloe Jarrett
And we delayed the bogey at the B&B this morning.
Strick
Sis tells me he never showed up at the bakery and didn’t tell the Skipper he wasn’t coming.
Bolt Jarrett
*mad face emoji*
That’s just rude.
Chloe Jarrett
Stay strong, my dear. She needs to see it for herself.
Gail Keck
When is that Australian pirate going to make his move?
Joy Maddux
Well. He might have already made his move.
Bolt Jarrett
*full screen of confetti emojis*
Chloe Jarrett
*full screen of heart emojis*
June Atwell
*full screen of bridal bouquets*
Joy Maddux
