The boys perked up. “Huh?”
“I’ll show you in time,” I promised.
“Do you know anything about repairing Harleys?” Oskar asked.
Did the kid insult me? “I ride a damn Harley, Oskar. Of course I know about servicing them.”
Lars and Oskar exchanged glances. “Mine’s making a rattle, and I can’t locate it. Could you check it over?” Oskar inquired, sounding unsure.
Did Oskar think I’d reject him?
“I’ll come tomorrow. I’ll help you find it and show you how to repair it. Be prepared to get your hands dirty,” I said. The teens both grinned as the front door opened.
“Hey,” Alice greeted, poking her head out. “We’re getting takeaway. If you want something specific, you’d better give Diesel your order.”
Lars and Oskar flicked a hand, their way of saying goodbye as Alice stared. “Don’t come in. If the kids see Grandpa, you won’t get away. Glad you made the effort.”
“Did you think I’d come in my usual clothes?”
“Who knows with you! Jody will be out soon. Jerrik tied Jesper up using knots nobody understands. Was there something you forgot to tell me?” Alice demanded.
“They’re creative?” I offered, and Alice snorted.
“Yeah, that’s the polite version of they’re batshit crazy. Have a good night.” Alice smirked and shut the door.
A smile crossed my lips. If the kids were playing up, could they get rid of Diesel and Pyro for me? Those two men had the audacity to date my girls, call them old ladies, and then build families with them. I made a mental note to get together with Jesper. He’d be terrifying when trained.
“That’s an unholy grin, if I ever saw one,” Jody stated as she leaned on the doorway.
“Wow.” She looked amazing. Skintight jeans, a cropped top, knee-high boots, and a sweater over her arm. Jody’s makeup was light; she’d never been one for it. Her hair was loose, but I spotted a band on her wrist in case she needed it.
“You cleaned up well,” Jody teased, and I nodded.
“You’re stunning,” I stated sincerely, and she was. Jody grinned and blushed.
“Come on, let’s go before we get mobbed by my grandchildren,” I said. I loved those little fuckers, but not right now. No cockblocking Grandpa!
Jody
I was grinning as we parked up. This used to be our spot before we moved in together. It was a great view over Rapid City and the Black Hills.
“Not been here for nearly two decades,” I commented, and Magic smirked.
“It’s how we often ended our dates.”
I sobered. “Is that what this is?”
“It’s what I’d like it to be.” Magic laid his cards out like he usually did. “How would you feel if it were?”
“I’m not sure,” I replied honestly. “Is this because of the twins?”
“No, Jody, I never stopped loving you, hated you sometimes, but always loved you.” Magic stared out over the vista below. “I messed up and lost everything. So damn confident that I had everything under control, and I was tightening my grip, and it was slipping through my fingers.”
“Oh, that’s a familiar line, Leia!” I teased, and Magic began laughing.
“We saw that film so many times, you could quote it. I always thought it was Luke, but it was Han you lusted after.”
“Come on, Harrison Ford in that outfit, what red-blooded woman wouldn’t desire him?”
