“From what I can tell, Alexandra is in the same love boat.” Gavin winked ather.
With a chuckle, Maverick shook his head. “First Colton. Now Crockett. The law of averages is definitely working againstme.”
Red glared at Maverick. “From what I can tell,you’reworking againstyou.”
The group broke intolaughter.
“Red’s got your number, Mav,” Crockettsaid.
“I’m on the move,” Maverick said. “No time to settledown.”
“Find the right woman and you won’t have to settle.” Colton kissed Brigit’shand.
Beaming, Brigit pecked hischeek.
“Excuse me.” Danny pushed out of his chair and walked into thekitchen.
Crockett followed. “I’m sorry Allison couldn’t make it. Is sheokay?”
“We found out Tuesday,” he said, lifting his phone from his pocket. “She’spregnant.”
Crockett smiled. “Congrats.”
“She crashes the second she gets home from work. We’re so damn excited. I’m gonna check in withher.”
He slapped his cousin on the back. “Thanks for sharing your good news. Give her my best.” Crockett extracted a bottle from his bar and returned to the dining room. “I’d like to propose atoast.”
“Hennessy Eclipse,” Maverick said. “That’s the good stuff,bro.”
After opening the cognac, Crockett poured a finger’s worth into each brandy snifter. As he filled Alexandra’s glass, she rose to kiss his cheek. Rather than returning to his seat, he slipped his hand around her waist and gave her a littlesqueeze.
Maverick raised a glass. “Here’s to the two idiots I love like brothers and the women who make them bettermen.”
“Charming,” Redmumbled.
After the clinking of glasses and murmurs of delight at the luxury liquor, Crockett raised his glass. “TomyAlex. My foreverlove.”
“Oh, Crockett.” She snuck a quick kiss. “Here’s to the most amazing man I’ve ever known and will everknow.”
“Finally,” Kimberly said and the grouplaughed.
When Danny re-joined them, Crockett suggested they move into the living room. “I’ve got a short video I want ya’ll to see. I’ll throw it on the bigscreen.”
Brigit got comfortable on the sofa. Colton sat next to her, pulled out his phone, and after a subtle nod from Crockett, started recording. Using her walker, Kimberly joined them. Gavin and Danny each grabbed a dining room chair to sit on. Red relaxed in the ergonomic chair and Maverick leaned against the pillar between the living and diningrooms.
“You can sit with us, Maverick,” Brigit said. “I’ll sit on Colton’slap.”
“I thought Red would make room for me on herchair.”
“Not happening,” Red said. “Decker, you can sit withme.”
Chuckling, Decker joinedher.
Alexandra brushed against Crockett. He loved having her by his side and pulled herclose.
“Mom, did Crockett wrangle home movies fromyou?”
With a twinkle in her eyes, Kimberlyshrugged.
