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“No,” she said. She bit her lip. “I don’t know.”
I sighed. “Kat, honey, we need to go. We’re going to be late.”
She and Sarah had spent the last six months working on expanding Knead to Relax into a wellness spa. They’d renovated the top space above the store and turned it into a yoga studio, complete with a juice bar.
“I need my ring!” she shouted. Tears filled her eyes. There was no way she would go without it.
I walked upstairs to the bathroom and checked the sink and behind the toilet. We’d found it in the cabinet above the sink before. No such luck today. After a few minutes, I started to worry. I walked out of the bathroom and stopped. Shiloh had something shiny in her mouth.
“Shit.” I dove for her, but she jumped off the bed and ran out of the room before I could get her. I chased her down the stairs, shouting profanities.
“Did you find it?” Kat asked.
“Yes, and before you panic, we can get it back.”
“Back? Where is it?”
“Shiloh may have eaten it.”
“What?” she shrieked.
“It's not a big deal. It will come out eventually.” I chuckled, unable to hold it in. I’d hoped Kat would see the humor in the situation, but by the look on her face, I could tell she was furious.
“I’m not waiting for her to shit out my ring. Sid, do something!”
“What do you want me to do? We have to wait.”
She crossed her arms over her chest and tapped her foot. Shit, she was really mad. Nothing good ever came from that stance. Shiloh streaked past us again and I chased her back up the stairs, cornering her in the bedroom.
“Drop it,” I commanded.
She stared at me from her spot on the bed.
“You’re as stubborn as your mom,” I muttered. “Shiloh, drop it!”
She opened her mouth and dropped the ring. I scooped it up and collapsed to the ground. When I walked back downstairs, Kat was pacing at the front door, chewing on her thumbnail and muttering something unintelligible. I dropped to one knee and presented the ring. She squealed and threw herself at me, kissing me all over my face.
Kat took the ring to the bathroom, washed it, and then put it back on, examining it before she grabbed her clutch and walked outside. I hurried to catch up to her, thankful we were on our way.
We walked the short distance to Knead to Relax and gathered around the front with the rest of the town. Sarah was buzzing with excitement from her position behind a makeshift podium. Kat kissed me on the cheek and joined her.
Sarah gave her a big hug, and the two turned to face the crowd. Peter walked up, and someone handed him a microphone. He had on a crisp suit, and his hair was styled to perfection. He’d shaved off his long beard before our wedding, and I was thankful. Kate made him promise not to grow it again, but I could tell he missed it.
“Congratulations,” Will said, nudging me with his arm.
“What are you talking about?”
“Getting married and your wife opening a store. What’s next, a baby?”
I scowled at him, and he chuckled. “You wait, big brother. Your time is coming.”
Will winced. “I prefer the bachelor life.”
“You say that now, but one day you’ll change your mind. Once you meet the right girl, the one who makes every day worth living, the one that makes you want to be a better man, you’ll change your mind.”
He looked at me like I had horns growing out of my head. “Does getting married make you a sap?”
I laughed. “I can’t wait for you to find someone you want to share your life with. You’ll be pretty damn sappy too.”
