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My momma looks beautiful in a pretty red gown with a slit up the leg I’d rather not see.
“Be nice, Joe,” my mother scolds Coach. Then turns to me. “You are so very manly, sweetie.” She leans in and kisses my cheek.
Snickering can be heard throughout our small group. Declan laughs loudest. “You might want to lick your thumb to get the lipstick off of his cheek now, Katherine.”
My mom smiles.
“You all suck,” I grumble.
Sabrina links her fingers through mine, just as Coach clears his throat. “Sabrina, Annabelle, you both look lovely tonight. Is Nattie watching Tommy for you, Annabelle?
“Yes. He’s supposed to be spending the night there tonight. He and Brady concocted the idea. I’m expecting a call around bedtime because he’s never slept anywhere else before.” She laughs nervously and sips her champagne.
My mom moves closer to Belle. “Annabelle, if you ever need a break, I’d be happy to have Tommy spend time with me. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know him, and I think he may have a bit of a crush on Carys.”
“Thanks so much, Katherine. I appreciate it. I don’t really have much time for a break.” She looks to Declan, then back to my mom. “Wow, when I say that out loud, I realize how sad it sounds.”
“Nonsense. You have to make some time for yourself. Carys and I should be moving in with Joe next week. Tommy already knows that house well. I’m sure we can make sure he is comfy and happy, and you could get a little alone time.” My mother looks between Annabelle and Declan, and I know exactly what she’s thinking.
Oh well, the two of them can deal with her.
Sabrina’s father joins our growing corner of the ballroom. “Katherine.” He hugs my mother. “Joe.” He offers Coach his hand. “It’s so good to see you. Congratulations on the engagement. You deserve all the happiness in the world.”
“Thank you, Harrison. We’re very excited. Where is Elizabeth?”
Sabrina’s father looks around. “I’m not sure.”
“I saw Mom walk out into the hallway with the senate majority leader.” All eyes turn to Sabrina, and a beautiful blush starts at the top of her dress and goes straight up her face.
“Thank you, Sabrina. I’m going to go find your mother before she starts hammering Senator DeFelice about his vote on my last bill.”
My mother pulls Coach’s arm. “Have fun tonight, kids. We’re going to go find our table.”
Coach shoots Declan a look. I don’t know what it means, but I definitely saw something there.
Sabrina turns to face me. “Would you mind if we speak with a few more people before we sit for dinner? I have to make the rounds. A few of the people in this room will be getting my application for internships next summer, and I want to make a good impression.”
“You take the lead tonight, Princess.”
I’d follow this girl anywhere.
