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“L-E-X-I.”
He wrote it down. Inside, he signed the card:Love, Caden and Daisy.
“You did a great job. That will mean a lot to them.”
“I want my dad to be happy. He’s a great dad.”
“Yes, he certainly is. He’s one of the best dads I’ve ever known.”
“And you’ve known a lot of dads.”
“That’s right.”
Megan brought their food to the table and set it down while Molly collected crayons and stashed the card to the side to keep it safe. Megan placed the ketchup next to Caden. “Can I get you guys anything else?”
“I think we’re set. Thanks, Megan.”
“Thank you,” Caden added.
“You’re welcome. Enjoy.”
As they were finishing their lunches, a truck drove down Elm Street, beeping the horn.
“I believe that’s your dad and Lexi,” Molly said as she put cash on the table to pay the bill Megan had left. “Should we go find them?”
“Yes!” Caden said.
Before she could grab the card he’d made, he had it in hand and was heading for the door, dragging his coat.
“Thanks, Megan,” Molly said with a wave for her daughter-in-law.
“Have a great day!” Megan said.
Molly followed Caden out of the diner, feeling pleased with the way their conversation had gone. She hoped it helped to smooth the way to happily ever after for Max and Lexi.
Max pulledthe truck into the driveway at Lexi’s childhood home, located about three miles from his place. “Home sweet home.”
She’d been practically bouncing in her seat for the last twenty miles. “I’m so excited!”
“I never would’ve known.”
“Haha. Let’s get this done!”
“You, my love, aren’t lifting a finger. My brothers and I will be moving you in.”
“They don’t have to do that!”
“Yes, they do. I’ve helped them move numerous times. They owe me.” He made a call to Lucas. “We’re here. Will you call the boys?”
“Yep. Be right there.”
“Thanks, bro.” To Lexi, he said, “All set.”
“Did you plan this in advance?”
“Hell yes, I did. I texted him earlier to say we were coming and to get the boys together to move you in.”
Lexi leaned across the center console and crooked her finger at him.
