Chapter 7
“Here’s to Meg and Chris.” Scott lifted his glass to the bride and groom. “May all their future undercover assignments be only under the covers.”
“I’ll drink to that.” Chris Shaunessy took a sip then kissed his new bride full on the lips. Cheers broke out in the room.
Scott was happy to see another of their group in love andfull of bliss.
“I should join the FBI and go undercover,” he told Nick White, Keith Cho, and Drew, who stood with him near their table as more toasts rang through the room. “Apparently it’s the place to meet your soul mate.”
“I don’t have a soul,” Nick muttered under his breath. “Don’t think that’ll work for me.”
“Those Bureau guys sit on their lazy asses all day while we cops do all the hard, dangerous work.” Keith Cho chugged his beer. He’d recently lost his partner in a shoot out and his attitude reflected the loss. “No way I’m joining them. The soul mate will have to be put onhold for now.”
“I’m not doing much undercover work at the DA’s office so I guess I’m out of luck too.”
“Hey, Heather offered you her sister and you turned her down,” Scott reminded him.
Drew’s face was comical. “Can you seriously see me with the tender, pampered princess and her frivolous ways? I’d probably go broke the first week trying to pay for herclothing bill.”
“What are you complaining about Fly Boy?” Nick said, using his nickname for Scott from the military. “You actually have a date for this shindig. Unlike the restof us losers.”
“Speak for yourself, Nick,” Jack joined in the conversation. “I’ve got myself the perfect partner.”
His eyes turned to watch Callie as she walked back from the rest room with Heather.
“My date is the sister of the pampered princess.” Scott sighed. “The princess and the carpenter. Sounds like a freakin’ fairy tale. Not happening in my life. Notwith my luck.”
The ladies approached the table and Jack immediately pulled Callie in close. “Everything okay?”
His wife glared at him though her mouth turned up at the corners. “I only went to the bathroom. You can stop worrying about me.”
Jack would never stop worrying about her. His cousin skimmed his hand over Callie’s swollen belly. Yeah, Scott would admit to some envy for the man. But they deserved all the joy they could get after what they’d gone through.
“When’s the baby due?” Keith asked as dessert was served, wedding cake with fresh strawberries on top.
“Late September,” Jack replied, his eyes never leaving his wife. “Only a few weeks after Jonathan turns three.”
Drew removed the spoon from his mouth and swallowed. “Is he excited about beinga big brother?”
“That and the fact his daddy is always home with us,” Callie said. “We’ll see how excited he is when she’s screaming in the middleof the night.”
Nick grinned. “It’sa girl. Sweet.”
Nick might act tough but insidehe was a softy.
Callie shrugged. “Not sure yet, but Jack is positive it is.”
“Which means we need more room. The house is onlytwo bedrooms.”
Chuckling, Scott took a sip of his beer. “Happen to know anyone who does additions or renovations?”
Jack narrowed his eyes at him. “You’ve been a bit preoccupied with your new project.”
“I can find time to help put on an addition, if that’s what you’re thinking.”
“You could always sell,” Heather suggested. “I’ve got tons of new houses that are gorgeous and walk-in ready. And lots of clients looking for a new place.”
“Seriously? Your clients would want to live in Callie’s cute little bungalow? Why don’t I believe it?” He’d seen her office and most of the pictures of the houses she sold were million dollar places. Not quaint twobedroom deals.
