But she cuts herself off when the doorknob jiggles, and Landry swings the door open a few seconds later. Juniper rises to her feet, and I excuse Daisy from our conversation with a nod. She wastes no time in leaping from the couch and practically landing in her husband’s arms.
“Hey, bro,” he greets me after a kiss from Daisy.
“Hey, sorry to crash your evening, but …” I shrug.
Landry smirks. “Don’t worry. I can pretend you’re not here.”
Daisy rolls her eyes and shoves him playfully. “You never did tell me why you came over, anyway,” she reminds me, even though she knows I went to see Claire earlier.
“Oh, I, um … I was going to drive straight to the clinic tomorrow, you know, to see how long it actually takes to get here with the morning traffic. But Claire mentioned she wasn’t feeling well, so I ended up making the trip tonight. I dropped off some ice cream at her place on my way here.”
Daisy looks thoughtful, but she doesn’t say anything else right then. Landry excuses himself to go shower, and I pick up my bag to head to the guest bedroom.
“Rowan?” Daisy calls out.
“Yeah?” I ask.
“One more thing. I love you, but if you ever hurt my friend again, I’m going to have to get my frying pan on you,” she warns, attempting an intimidating glare but coming up way, way short.
My lips twitch, but I manage to keep myself from laughing. “Yes, ma’am. I promise, all my intentions are pure.”
“Pure?” Her brow lifts, and Juniper looks back and forth between us with interest.
“I said my intentions were pure. Don’t ask me about my thoughts,” I admit sheepishly, making my sister laugh.
wednesday
7:12 PM
Rowan
How are you feeling today?
Claire
A little better, thanks in part to the new coffeemaker that was randomly delivered to my house this morning.
Rowan
How ever did that get there? Weird …
Claire
Thank you, but I’m gonna need you to quit buying me all these gifts.
Rowan
That one was actually for me. How else am I supposed to bum a cup of coffee this Sunday morning when I pick you up for our trip to the homestead?
(That was my way of asking you if you’re still interested in helping Heath’s kids pick out a lamb for the livestock show, by the way.Smooth, right?)
Claire
I still have you penciled in for Sunday.
Rowan
Looking forward to it.
