Asa looks over and I can read his, ‘Kids’, disgusted declaration. He really is cute with the Badass look and ink on his tiny body.
Sophia turns fast, clamping her jaw tight and eyes closed. I guide her to the side and she laughs. “He’s the cutest boss I’ve ever had. I love the little VP.”
“I see why. He’s got a point that I agree with. He’s got over a hundred and fifty Ford brothers.”
She turns in the step. “I didn’t think of that, I bet not understanding the Badass or civilian ways, they’d have more questions than…hey, where is the SUV?”
“His calls would be nonstop. I gave the SUV to the new trainer. His wife is pregnant with their third kid.”
“It’s going to be good not to be the only woman here.”
I nod. “Find me women qualified to train and I’ll hire them.”
She pushes the door open and steps in smiling. “Vapor and Sarah are at SOAR; I didn’t work with many women that were American. I didn’t work with many Canadian women either to tell you the truth.”
She wasn’t straight Army. “Your position was a select few from the little I know.”
“There weren’t many deployed, there are more but they work out of Canada.”
I nod and walk back to the door while she gets us a drink. “Pres, Gunnar.”
“He wanted to thank you for the SUV and we’re crashing dinner.” I look back and see my girl frozen with water overflowing the glass.
“Gunnar?” She’s shocked.
I step back so she sees him. “Sophie. Did you tell Echo you were here?”
“No one. There wasn’t anyone to tell. How is she, it’s been years?”
He gives her a bear hug. “Someone is picking her up from her parents in Idaho. She’s going to be shocked to find you here.”
“I’m shocked you are.”
Pres laughs. “What are the chances?” He looks at me. “They sponsored Sophie at his uncle’s Christmas dinner in Canada.”
My girl nods. “They did, I was so excited because they’re American. His handle was Spook. It cracked me up.”
I smile glad she has people. “This is perfect. Sit. I’m going to order. Let me ask Havoc and the Bits.”
Pres stops me. “I got it. Harky and Piper are on their way with K9’s for the Bits.” He’s typing faster than I am so I let it go. He smiles. “I wasn’t a crazy…”
We all turn for the pound on the side door then it opens. “Brothers. Logan, order for us.” Danny walks in with Steve Knight, Jessie and Dakota following.
I smile at Pres’ face. “The party is here tonight.”
He gives me a look. My hands go up. “I just got here and didn’t invite anyone but maybe the Bits.” He looks down and breathes. He does that quite a bit here.
“Who else is coming and why me?”
I laugh getting another look. My hands go up again. “I just met them; you’ve known them forever.”
Steve sits by Sophia. “True. Was at the hospital day you were born.”
Pres throws his hands up and walks out. Danny laughs. “His dad is out there.”
Everyone is laughing now.
I’m never eating tonight if we don’t get food ordered. “Where’d he order from?” I watch as Jessie gets a drink. “How’s everyone know where the glasses are?”
