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“You’re a hero, baby.” Her mom kissed him on the cheek. “A CIA agent. I’m so proud of you. I always knew there was something fishy about your story. You never could lie to your mother.”
“You were the hardest one to convince, mom. And I guess I really didn’t succeed.”
“No, honey. You didn’t.”
“So my cover has been blown. How did you find out?”
“Black,” Corey told him. “You’re a fucking hero.”
“Corey Lee Blue, watch your mouth,” her mom scolded.
“Sorry, mom, but it’s true.”
She grinned. “Yes, it is.”
“Son, we are all so proud of you.” Dad smiled broadly. “You can’t imagine how happy we were to learn everything you’ve done.”
“I’m sorry for all I put you through. I just had to.”
“Yes, you did, Shane.” Phoebe was so honored to be his sister. “You saved so many lives.”
“Thanks, Phoebe. You suffered most of all though. I hated to see what happened between you and the Wolfes.” His eyebrows shot up. “They were at the warehouse, too, weren’t they? I remember.”
“Yes,” she told him.
“Where are they now? I want to see them.”
Corey nodded. “They’re right outside this door.”
Her mom leaned down and kissed Shane on the cheek. “I’ll let them come in and we will be right outside, son. Phoebe, you stay here.”
Her parents and Corey walked out. A moment later, her three wonderful men walked in.
* * * *
Jason walked straight to Shane’s bed. “I’m so sorry, bro. I should’ve trusted you. I should’ve believed in you.”
“So does that mean I should’ve won an Academy Award for best actor?” Shane smiled. “I also am sorry for what I put you through, Jason. You’re my best friend. But that terrorist plot had to be stopped. It was bigger than any of us.”
“I heard. My God, you’re a fucking hero.”
“So, I’ve been told recently.” He laughed. “I’m so sorry, guys. I never dreamed that my mission would break you and my sister up.”
Jason put his arm around Phoebe. “Water under the bridge, buddy.”
“I’m so glad you are back together again. You belong with each other.”
“Yes, we do,” Lucas agreed.
“Damn right, we do,” Mitchell added. “We’re waiting for you to get back on your feet to be our best man at our wedding.”
“I’d like to be asked first, if you don’t mind,” Phoebe teased. “But my answer is a resounding yes.”
“To be best man? We would rather Shane take that role,” Mitchell shot back. “I thought you would rather be the bride, baby.”
“You devil. You know what I mean.”
“Fill me in, fellows,” Shane said. “Did we get Mitrofanov? And what about the diamonds? Is Lunceford in custody?”
