She laughs too. "Aren't we all? But I look at it this way: Cade is doing everything he can to keep the ones he loves most safe. I'm just thankful that he is still alive."
"Yeah, me too."
Ari comes back in and she sits with Emma, watching me work. They offer to help several times, but I do much better in the kitchen on my own. But I have to say, I'm loving the company.
"Honey, why are you making so much?" Emma asks.
"I need to feed the boys, too."
"Boys?"
"Yeah, Hawk, Spike, and Rebel stayed. Once they heard I was cooking, they weren't leaving. I think they are already sick of eating at the diner." I laugh. "They are out back sitting by the lake. I think Rebel is going to stay with us, just in case."
"Just in case?" she asks.
"Yeah, they want to make sure one of the guys is with us at all times. No worries, they are just looking out for our safety," I say, trying to reassure her.
"Oh. I see. Do you really think we are in danger?"
Ari chimes in and says, "If my brother believes we are, then we are. His instincts are right on, and I would never question something that he feels in his gut."
I nod in agreement. "She's got that right."
After dinner, we spend the remainder of the night chatting. Hawk and Spike leave not long after we finish with the dinner dishes and as I expected, Rebel stays behind. He's pretty much keeping to himself, just hanging out on the recliner. His phone rings and he answers it, speaking in hushed tones. I wonder what's up with that, but I don't question him.
It's been a long day and we decide to call it a night. As we get up to head to our respective bedrooms, Emma asks Rebel, "Aren't you going to bed?"
"Naw, not yet. I got a couple of things to do first. Don't worry about me, Emma dear. It's all good. Sweet dreams, ladies," he says and Ari and I proceed up the stairs.
"Ok, if you say so. Goodnight, Rebel," Emma replies as she follows Ari and me up the stairs.
