“He has a stud finder,” Kizzy said.
“I thought that was every woman’s superpower,” Noah joked.
Kizzy slapped his arm playfully. “Way to sound sexist, hon.”
“Sorry. The joke was right there. I had to.”
Kizzy rolled her eyes.
“So, what kind of cabinets did you order?” Aaron asked her.
“Solid wood. MDF swells with moisture.”
“Listen to you. My daughter knows more about construction than I ever will.”
“Not if you build your own home,” Noah said.
She chuckled. “I’ve picked up a few things just by hanging around with my handyman here.” She gazed up at Noah lovingly. There was no missing the joy shining in their eyes when they gazed at each other.
“Well, I’m glad you don’t mind my living up the hill from you. Because I already bought the land.”
Kizzy’s dark eyebrows shot up.
“That’s great!” Noah said.
“I plan to build a greenhouse too. But first, a safe home for my younger daughter, newborn granddaughter, and myself.”
Kizzy smirked. “Where is Mother Nature going to live?”
Aaron laughed. “Wherever she darn well pleases. At least I’m betting that’s what she’d say.”
“You’re probably right. Just do me a favor, Dad.”
“Anything.”
“When Ruth starts dating, stay out of it. Okay?”
He stuffed his hands in his pockets, looking sheepish. “I’ll try.”
“Try hard. Remember, she is the most psychic one of the three of us.”
“True. And I’m the least. Have you been getting any vibes about her doctor friend? What was his name? José?”
“Yes and yes. There’s attraction there, and you don’t have to be psychic to see it.”
“Is he a good man?”
Kizzy shrugged. “As far as I can tell, yeah. I—I think there’s something you should know about him though.”
“Uh-oh. What is it?”
“Relax. It’s nothing to uh-oh about. It’s just that he seems to have the same power I do. When it looked like Ruth and Mary Ann might not make it, I saved the baby, but only because Ruth made me promise to.” After a brief pause, she said, “José saved Ruth.”
“You mean—magically? I thought he just did the C-section.”
“He did, but she was on her way out by the time we got there. He carried her in, then had to scrub up and put on a sterile gown, mask, and gloves. All that would have taken more time than she had. He saved her.”
“So he’s a witch too?”
