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She heard Ian talking outside to someone. So that’s where he’d gone.
“Uncle Willy, are you all right?” She walked up to kiss his cheek.
“Of course I am, dear. Just a bit tired. I think I’ll go have a rest.”
He seemed to be resting a lot more lately. But that could be due to his concussion.
“I’ll walk upstairs with you.”
“Now, I might be getting older, but I’m not so old that I can’t walk upstairs. And you look like you’re going somewhere.”
“Nope. We’re just eating in.”
“Are you just?” He smiled impishly. “The grumpy one or the dark one?”
“Uncle Willy! Jack isn’t dark.” Although he could be intense.
“Ahh, but the grumpy oneisgrumpy.”
“Well, yeah, even I can’t argue with that.” She grinned at him.
“Have fun, dear.”
“I’ll bring you up some food soon,” she called out.
He waved a hand as he headed upstairs. She stood and watched him worriedly.
“Everything all right, Little Misfit?”
She jumped with a squeal as Ian spoke from behind her. Turning, she glared up at him. “Well, it was until you scared me half to death.”
Leaning forward, he kissed her forehead. “Wouldn’t want that . . . I’ve got plans for you tonight.” There was hunger in his gaze.
“Yeah?” She could be down for those plans.
“I’m going to take some food up to Uncle Willy later.”
“I’ll do that. Come on, you can watch me cook.” He picked her up and carried her into the kitchen, setting her down on the counter.
“Can I help?” she asked as he started pulling things out of the fridge and cupboards. “I’m really good with a knife.” She picked up a large one.
“No! Put that down!” He took the knife from her hand, then waggled a finger at her.
“No pointing your finger.” She waggled her own finger back at him. “Naughty Daddy.”
He placed his hands on either side of her, leaning into her. “I like you calling me that.”
She liked it too.
A lot.
He placed a kiss on the tip of her nose. “But you’re not to touch the knives, understand me?”
She sighed. “Fine. I won’t touch the sharp knives. How about the stove?”
He just shot her a look.
Okay, no stove.
