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“Yep. My accountant has been on me to diversify my investments, and I can’t think of anything better than investing in my own brother and hometown.”
He mulls it over for a moment.
“A silent partner?” he clarifies.
“Completely silent, and if I’m on board, it might be easier to bring in other investors, and you can whittle that ten-year plan down to five,” I say.
“What has you wanting to invest in Balsam Ridge all of a sudden? I didn’t think you’d ever want to settle down here again,” he asks.
I shrug. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while now. I’m ready to put down roots. I considered buying a private estate in Nashville, but honestly, it’d be nice to have somewhere I can come and unwind after tours and get away from the hustle and bustle of Nashville and LA. I need to be able to disengage and recharge my batteries, and I need to see Mom and Pop more. They aren’t getting any younger. This feels right.”
“That makes sense, and I know it will tickle the fool out of Mom,” he agrees. “Come on. I’ll feed you to celebrate, and we can get our attorneys working on the paperwork tomorrow. Do you have any plans?” he asks.
“I’m going to pop in on Ansley’s grand opening, but I’ll call my attorney and give him your contact information to get the ball rolling in the morning before I head to the café.”
He chuckles. “You trying to chew on that bone again, huh?”
“I don’t know what I’m doing. I just know I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her since I ran into her again.”
“Tread lightly, brother. She’s the sweetheart of the town. You toy with her, and you’ll have a mob with pitchforks to deal with,” he warns.
“I’ve dealt with worse,” I admit.
“Ain’t nothing worse than mountain men with weapons,” he points out.
True enough.
