Archer nodded.
“Okay then.What about you?In a relationship?”
“Can’t say that I am.”
“Well, when you are, I’ll listen if you pop your cork and spew all your shit all over the table.”
“That’s a deal.”
Shaking off the memory, he huffed.“Yeah, but I can’t seem to control it.”
“Go on, spit it out.You’ll feel better.”
“I’m usually bein’ told to swallow,” Atticus muttered under his breath.
Archer’s head turned so fast Atticus was surprised it didn’t come flying off his shoulders.That was when he realized what he’d said.And that he’d said it out loud.
“I am—” Atticus cut off his apology when he saw what looked like heat flashing in Archer’s turquoise blue eyes.
Jerking his attention back to the road, Atticus opted to forgo the apology and any talk of personal shit.
“So… how do you think it’ll go talkin’ to a mob boss?”
Baz stood at the nursery window andwatched as his two babies slept soundly.Visiting hours were over for the moment, but he couldn’t bring himself to leave.It was getting more challenging with each passing day.Didn’t matter that they were staying in a hotel only a short walk from the hospital; it felt like it was a million miles away.
“Hey,” a familiar voice sounded from behind him.
Baz turned and saw Dr.Justin Tinder, JJ’s OB/Gyn, walking toward him.
“I was just coming to get an update on the little ones.How’re they doin’?”
Turning his attention back to the babies, Baz smiled.“Good.They may get to go home earlier than expected.”
“That’s fantastic news.”
Yes, it was.Not soon enough, but then again, despite how anxious he was to get them home, Baz didn’t want to rush them.
Dr.Tinder joined him at the window.“Look at all that hair.”
“My dad would tell you it’s strong Buchanan genes,” Baz joked.“But everything good in those babies is from JJ.”
“Something tells me JJ would disagree with you there.According to her, you’re quite the catch.”
He couldn’t stop the smile.
“Did they say when they’d get to go home?”
“The doctor said he’d reassess them on Monday afternoon and have a more definitive answer by then.”
“I’ll keep my fingers crossed.”Dr.Tinder glanced both ways down the hall.“Is JJ around?”
“She’s in the gift shop.They’ve got these pink and purple elephants she swears she can’t live without.”
“Sounds like her.Well, hey.I’ve got rounds, but if you or JJ need anything, give me a call.”
“Will do.”He offered a smile.“Oh, and my father’s still insistent that you come to dinner sometime.He likes having company.”
“Funny.I like having food, so I think it’s doable.Tell me a time and a place and I’m there.”
