“Okay…. No, Lace. You’re not crazy. If something in your gut is saying it’s weird, it is. Start walking back, I’ll come to you… No. I’m not overreacting. I’ll be right there. Do you want to stay on the phone?” he paused, shaking his head. “Okay. I love you… Bye.”
“What’s going on?” Stone asked. “Everything okay?”
“Lacy said there was someone at the park driving around but not parking. They followed her for a bit while she was walking with Cami before pulling into a parking spot by Jessie and Birdie.”
“Let’s go.” Hawk was already walking towards the door.
“Phoenix, wait. Lacy’s been having a hard time again since Cami was born. Just a lot of anxiety from what happened with Embrie. She’ll be pissed at me if anyone else shows up and it’s just her anxiety. So, I’m going to go meet them and walk them back here.”
“You’re sure?” Gunner asked.
“Yeah.”
Hawk didn’t give a shit. The idea of Jessie being in dangerbecause some creep was hanging out in the park freaked him out.
“Easy, Hawk.” Seb placed a hand on his shoulder as Nash walked out of the conference room without him. “Why don’t you call her if you’re on edge? Or text her? Just to check in.”
“Yeah. Fine. You’re right.”
He pulled out his cell and started pacing as he typed.
Everything okay? Nash just left here to get to Lacy… I don’t like that you didn’t call me.
Baby Mama:
Everything is fine. We’re heading back right now, but I’m good. Birdie and I are talking about some nausea remedies and I think they might actually help. I’ll see you when I get back.
Hawk’s shoulders relaxed.
“Alright, well I know we aren’t going to get any more work done until Jessie and Lacy are back, so let’s take a break and hope to start up again in… an hour?” Seb announced.
“Sounds good to me. Thanks, Cap.” Hawk slapped his buddy on the back before jogging down the hallway to the front of Montgomery Defense. He walked along the wall of windows, his cell phone still in his hand, looking down the street just waiting for her face to come into view.
And after ten excruciating minutes, it finally did.
Only, there wasn’t worry, or anxiety written on her face. There was happiness. And ease. She was laughing with Lacy, who had clearly let Jessie push Cami’s stroller so she could walk hand in hand with Nash.
God, the sight nearly made Hawk weak in the knees. And when they finally came through the doors of the office, he didn’t waste any time getting right over to her.
“Hey.”His hands slid up to her cheeks. “You sure you’re okay?”
Lacy chuckled as she looked over at the two of them.
“I’m fine. I had a great morning. Lacy just saw a car circling the park and her mom radar was going off. Better safe than sorry, especially with this precious girl in tow.” Jess leaned down and tickled Cami’s belly. “It was one of those super flashy lime green Cameros. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in Silver Springs before. Definitely didn’t scream rural Texas to me.”
“And you’re feeling okay?” Hawk’s fingers brushed over the flush on her cheek.
“I feel fine. I had a good morning. It was nice telling Lacy and Birdie about the baby,” she yawned, covering her mouth before looking around the room. Jessie smiled as Lacy swooped in to take hold of the stroller.
“Thanks for letting me tag along for the walk this morning, Jess. I’m thrilled for the both of you.” She placed her hand on Hawk’s arm and squeezed. “Remember, if you need me, I’m just one floor down from you. Call anytime.”
“Thanks, Lacy.” Hawk smiled as she slipped her hand back around Nash’s and the two of them navigated Cami’s stroller down the hallway.
“How did it go telling everyone here?” Jessie whispered. “Are they mad at me?”
He reared back. “Mad at you? Why the hell would they be mad at you?”
“Well, Gunner was. I just figured the guys you’ve been friends with for so long would think the same thing he did. That I was trapping you?—”
