Storm gave a slight nod. “Then we adjust. I’ll message or call when I have something about Sydney.”
When the call ended, that sense of calm that I’d been looking for filled me. Letting this part of my life go felt good. Jane would be happy for me. Getting back up on my crutches, I smiled as Fish wiggled around me.
CHAPTER 48
Group Chat
Dysfunction Junction
Wade
WTH is there a raccoon in my office?
Phiny
Oh no. Is there really?
Watch the little hands. They have amazing dexterity.
Sage
We believe in you, Wade. Get a broom, but don’t hurt him. Raccoons are my spirit animal. They should be protected at all costs.
Wade
Raccoons are the devil.
Lo Lo
Send pictures.
East
I’m busy now, but tell me when Wade gets on his desk.
Wade
I hate you all.
Don’t hate the players. Hate the game … or however that shit goes.
CHAPTER 49
Kipp
Two Months Later
Leaning back in the booth, I sipped my iced tea as I watched Hattie greet her girls. My sisters, Lila and Mia, were already settled in their spot near the dance floor (God help them).
“Do you think she’s ever going to get the hang of it?” East snorted. “Lila is still optimistic that she can teach her.”
“Probably not.” Shrugging, I pulled the peanuts toward me and cracked one. “Did you guys finalize the wedding? I’m the best man, right?”
We’d been ‘fighting’ about this for almost a year now, but East and Lila had been cagey at best. Honestly, we were all a little confused about why they were waiting so long to get married. Hell, I was going to marry my girl as soon as I could.
“You wish, jerkwad.” Wade plopped glasses down on the table along with a pitcher. “He already picked me.”
Wade had been busy this fall, and with the Wildwood Meadows police chief’s retirement coming up, it was more than likely he would be stepping into that role. If anything, he’d be even busier than ever.
