I scoffed, "I don't think anyone has ever called me cute." My phone rang as Jo opened her mouth. "Hold that thought." I held up my finger and answered the phone. "Hello."
"Meet me at my office." No introductions. Just straight to the point. That was the Wes way of doing things.
"I have Jo with me." It would take some time to secure someone to protect her, and whatever was going on with Wes sounded urgent.
"Bring her with. This involves her too."
I didn't like the sound of that one bit. "Care to tell me what's going on?"
"When you get here." Wes hung up on that note, and I shook my head.
"What's going on?" Jo looked concerned.
"I don't have the slightest idea, but we've been summoned to Wes' office."
"The guy who Nancy works for?"
"Yup. Apparently he wants to talk to the both of us."
Jo no longer looked concerned but instead intrigued. Her journalist brain was probably firing in all different directions.
She stayed quiet throughout the drive, and it made me wonder what was on her mind. I thought journalists asked a million questions, but that didn't seem to be Jo's way. No wonder she was able to keep her secret for so long. If she wasn't asking questions, then no one would suspect who she was.
We arrived at Wes' office in record time.
"Wow, this place is a fortress and nothing like your office."
I tried to see it from Jo's perspective. I could see why she would think it was a fortress when we were forced to go through a million layers of security before we even made it into the reception area.
"Wes really doesn't want people to visit, does he?"
I chuckled just thinking about my good friend. Wes was not a people person by any means. "He just likes to ensure his people are safe."
Missy greeted us as soon as we walked through the doors. "Hey, Maverick." She smiled my way. "This must be Jo. Wes told me to expect you both."
"Nothing like being summoned to the principal's office," I joked with her.
"I can imagine that's what it feels like. Even after all these years, I still don't like when he calls me back there."
Missy was a sweetheart and an absolute asset to Wes' business. After the rough life she’d led, I was glad to see her smiling and happy.
"How are the kids?"
"Keeping Kyle and me on our toes. Feel free to stop by the daycare and see them."
"I just might do that."
"Wait, there's a daycare here?" Jo queried at the same time.
Missy giggled. "Yup. Wes wanted to ensure the kids stayed close until they went to school. It's been a lifesaver, knowing I only had to walk down the hall to see them."
Jo nudged me in the side. "You should consider doing the same."
Missy gave me a knowing look. I get I shouldn't be surprised she knew about the baby. Once I told the guys, I was sure it spread like wildfire.
"All right, you. Let's go find out what Wes wants."
I would definitely be looking into the option of a daycare though. It would make me feel better knowing that our child was close instead of somewhere miles away.
