Page 110 of Capture The Moment

“Thanks. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m a big fan,” Finn said.

And then McKayla brushed off Liam’s hand, which was still attempting to hold her back, and stepped forward.

“Hello. I’m Harper’s sister, McKayla, and I’ve seen every movie you’re ever been in.”

Nate was obviously used to the attention, and as he shook her outstretched hand, he said, “It’s very nice to meet you, McKayla. Your sister’s the best.”

McKayla’s smile drooped a little, but she quickly recovered and kept shaking Nate’s hand until it became embarrassing.

Clearing his throat, Finn said, “I’d like you both to meet my brothers, Connor and Liam. The three of us are business partners.”

And then Julia spoke up from where she’d been standing near Connor. “Can I get you two something to drink?”

“Sure,” Nikki said, and then they followed Julia to the buffet table that had been set up at the back of the store.

Shortly after the Collins’s arrival, Finn’s and Harper’s parents showed up. Harper hugged her parents tightly and then shook hands with the O’Briens. Harper and Finn had decided to confide in their parents about their relationship prior to the party, and now she was glad they had. Both sets of parents had handled the news as she’d hoped and had given them their full support.

“I’ve always liked Finn,” her mother, Christine, had said.

“Seems like a good man,” said her father, Bruce.

And then her mother had asked if Blake’s family knew. After Harper had relayed the entire story, her mother had hugged her tight and said, “I know how difficult these past two years have been, and I’m thrilled that you’ve found love again.”

According to Finn, his parents had also expressed their happiness, but his mother had taken it one step further.

“Finally! Now maybe one of my boys will hurry up and give me some grandchildren!”

When Finn had told Harper about his mom’s reaction, she’d frozen for a moment.

“It’s no big deal, Harper. She’s been saying the same thing for years,” Finn had said, trying to reassure her.

But since then, Harper had had time to let the idea sink in, and now it was taking root inside of her. So far, she and Finn hadn’t discussed marriage or children, and she suspected it was because he didn’t want to spook her. But with every day, every hour, every minute that she spent with him, it was becoming easier and easier to imagine. She hadn’t told him yet, but she would—someday soon.

Harper and Finn stood side by side near the front door and continued to greet their friends and family as they filtered in. And then she saw a familiar head peeking up above the crowd, and a big smile broke out on her face. Will.

Julia had insisted on inviting him and Megan, but Harper hadn’t been convinced that they would come. She’d assumed that ever since she and Will had parted ways, he wouldn’t be as interested in what was going on in her life. She’d thought wrong.

Hugging her tight, Will said, “I’m so happy for you. And Finn,” he added with a wink.

Looking over Will’s shoulder, she saw Finn eyeing them, but she knew he wasn’t jealous anymore. Or at least, that’s what he’d claimed.

“Where’s your fiancée?” Harper asked.

“She had a family event to go to today, but she sends her best wishes,” Will said.

“Wow! I can’t believe you ditched your fiancée to be here with us,” Harper teased.

“I didn’t get out of it that easily. I’ll be joining her after I leave here, but I just wanted to make sure and stop by. I was serious when I invited you and Finn to our wedding, you know.”

Harper smiled. “And we were serious when we said we’d love to be there.”

“Great. And I hope it goes both ways. I’ll expect an invite when you two get married.”

She was just about to protest when Finn came up behind her and placed his hands possessively on her hips. “That can be arranged,” Finn said.

Good thing he was holding onto her; otherwise, she might have fainted. Did he really mean it, or had he just said that for Will’s benefit? Knowing that this wasn’t the time nor the place to get into it, she gave Finn a brief smile as Will drifted away.

And then in walked Kelly, Emma, and Mrs. Simmons, who was leaning on her cane as Kelly held open the door for her.