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Knox was in a good mood. A very good mood. His sister had warmed to Jana, and to be honest, he’d been worried about that. Not that Evie’s disapproval would have changed his mind about Jana. But having family support was always nice, especially since he’d cut himself off from it for so long.
But on the drive over to the restaurant, Jana had told him about her conversation with his sister, how they’d worked things out. And that was just peachy with Knox.
Now, as they all sat at a restaurant, he smiled as Jana and Evie swapped stories about growing up in Prosper. And Barb. Ah, Barb was always the center of attention wherever she went.
“Next time you’re in Prosper, you should hang out with us,” Jana told his sister.
Evie looked surprised, but pleased. She reached for Carson’s hand, then said, “Maybe I will.”
Jana smiled. “Good to hear. What’s your cell number?”
The women swapped numbers, and Knox hoped it meant they would officially be friends. He draped an arm across the back of Jana’s chair when the waiter came over and asked if anyone wanted dessert.
“I can’t eat another thing,” Evie declared.
Carson chuckled. “Why am I not surprised? You should have seen the stuff she bought at the rodeo.”
“Hey.” Evie elbowed him. “I shared with the kids behind us.”
Carson smirked, his gaze dancing with amusement.
“Do you want anything, Jana?” Knox asked close to her ear.
She rested a hand on his leg. “I’m stuffed, too.”
“Want to share the lava cake? It has raspberries on it.”
She glanced up at him, and he loved her knowing smile. “Okay.”
“A lava cake with four forks,” he told the waitress.
While she left to fulfill their order, Jana nestled closer, and Knox decided this was the best date he’d ever been on. Even though it was more of a double date, and he knew he had to talk to Jana about her dad tonight. Being here with family, plus Jana, was something he hadn’t been able to expect or dream of for years.
Funny how life worked sometimes. He’d never take his relationships for granted again.
“So, Knox said you’re running the jam company for your parents now that they’re retired,” his sister said to Jana.
Jana straightened a little. “Basically. My dad still does all the accounting, and my mom keeps the website updated. But I’m doing all the production.”
Evie’s brow wrinkled. “Just you? What about Natalie?”
“Oh, she’s the resident family lawyer,” Jana said, a tinge of hesitation in her voice. “She gives my dad legal advice, but she’s not really the type to tie on an apron.”
Knox loved this very thing about Jana. He trailed his fingers over her shoulder.
“Where do you sell your jam?” Carson asked.
“My dad has connections with a bunch of mom and pop stores in the area,” she said. “He’s had a couple of buyout offers, but says he wants to wait. Probably until the price is right.” She picked up her drink and sipped more water.
“So your parents are here, in San Antonio, right?” Evie asked.
“Yep,” Jana said.
“We should have invited them to the rodeo,” Evie continued. “Knox, why didn’t you offer them tickets?”
“Uh, I told him not to bother since it was such short notice,” Jana cut in before he could answer. “Besides, I didn’t want all the questions.”
Evie’s brows lifted, and she looked from Jana to Knox. “Ah. I get it. You’re dating, but don’t really want it to be the number one news item in Prosper.”
