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Even in the dim light of the truck cab, Spencer could see the twinkle in Heath’s eyes. “You’re not a Cowboys fan?”
“Hell fucking no.”
Heath’s jaw dropped and Spencer heard Cody cover a snort with a cough before Heath said, “I thought you didn’t cuss, Miss Priss.”
Maizy’s body vibrated with laughter as she said, “I don’t normally, unless someone brings up the Dallas Cowboys, and then not only will I cuss, I might spit, too.”
Spencer burst into laughter and they held each other as she laughed with him, before he asked, “So, baby, if you’re not a Cowboys fan, would you mind telling us who you’re a fan of?”
“Houston Texans, of course.”
Heath scoffed in disgust and the rest of the trip back to Divine was spent insulting both football teams and laughing until Cody finally pointed out the entry to their place.
“It’s nice,” she softly said, watching as the headlights swung across the large front yard in a wide arc. “What kind of trees are those that are freshly planted?”
Spencer said, “I put mountain laurels out along the front fence and then spaced out crape myrtles throughout the rest.”
“Then let me thank you on Beck’s behalf. His bees will love visiting your yard. Do you have trees in the back as well?”
Spencer nodded, “Yes, lots of live oaks all the way to the back fence.”
Cody pulled up behind his truck in the driveway and cut the ignition. It was quiet in the interior for just a second before the three of them opened their doors and climbed from the truck. Since he was closest, Spencer lifted her down.
She thanked him and then turned to look at the house. “It’s nice. I like the deep porch.”
Spencer nodded. “Plenty of room for a swing and some chairs out there.”
Cody closed his door and turned to her. “Baby, I hope you’ll keep in mind that the house is still a work in progress.”
Heath nodded as he came over to stand with them. “We work on it every spare minute we can but it’s not perfect inside yet.”
Maizy reached out and stroked Heath’s biceps. “I don’t mind that, Heath. I came over to talk, not to critique your work in progress. But I hope you’ll give me the tour anyway.”
“Sure,” Cody said as he gently tugged her along with him to the front entry and unlocked the door for her.
They’d left a few lights on and Spencer watched her face and felt relieved when she smiled as she stopped in the entry.
The three of them led her from room to room. Heath grinned big when she complimented the work done in the kitchen and she seemed impressed as they showed her the rest of the house.
She paused for a long moment in the master bedroom, which was empty since they’d ordered all new furniture for it. She commented on the large windows and Spencer told her they looked out on the pool. That got a smile from her and he couldn’t wait to take her out back. A soft sigh escaped her when she saw the new tub still wrapped in a drop cloth to protect it, and she looked like she was sizing it up. He glanced at the guys and Cody seemed very pleased with himself for suggesting that change. She even caressed the thing.
They took her out to the back porch and she exclaimed over the pool and asked lots of questions about his plans for the deck. She seemed so enthused about it that he decided to put extra work in to finish it early, just for her.
Once they went back inside, Cody got the three of them beers and offered her a glass of iced tea before they drew her to the couches they’d recently moved into the living room.
“How do you like the house?” Heath asked, trying for casual but Spencer knew he was eager for her opinion.
“Well,” she said before sipping from her tea. “For a work in progress, it’s wonderful. I think it needs a little color though.” The three of them started laughing. “What?”
Cody said, “You should’ve seen it before we painted. Every room was a different color.”
Heath nodded. “Think Skittles.” Spencer shuddered at the memory.
“Oh, no,” she giggled. “I just mean art on the walls, pictures, books, things like that. You must’ve thought I was crazy saying that, huh?”
