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“I’ll hang back and wait for news. Plan on me opening Rendezvous tomorrow,” Shelby offers.
I flash her a grateful look and squeeze her hand.
We’re halfway to the door when Tom calls out, “Hollywood!”
He’s leaning on the bar top and I swear there’s a mist in his eyes. “Tell Jewls I’ll be there soon.”
I nod, blow him a kiss, and hurry to Collin’s SUV.
There’s a police car blocking our exit, and a man in uniform is chatting with him. They shake hands, and Collin motions for us to load up.
“Seems we have an official escort to the hospital, courtesy of Captain Boyd.”
“He’s officially my new favorite person.” Harley pulls out her phone and types furiously.
Collin shifts into gear and then reaches for Shayla’s hand, placing it on his thigh. “You okay?”
“I’m better than Breakdown Betty in the back seat.”
Harley flips her middle finger in the air, barely missing a beat with her texting.
The escort flicks his lights and we’re on the way.
“Is it always this exciting?” Collin asks.
“Yes and no.” Shayla twist to face us. “We are always fabulous company. But this is our first labor and delivery.”
“I’m sure this is not how you saw your night going.” I realize he is really stepping up in the boyfriend department. He hardly knows us, and yet he’s speeding behind blue lights to get us to the hospital.
“It may be a bit of a surprise, but I wouldn’t trade it.” When he kisses the back of Shayla’s palm, Harley, Ginger, and I exchange dreamy glances.
Shayla definitely has left out details on the progress of this relationship.
We make it to the hospital in record time, Collin pulling through the ER entrance to let us out.
“We’ll catch up with you after we park,” Shayla calls behind us as we dash through the doors. The woman at the desk glance ups and points to the elevator banks. “Labor and Delivery, fourth floor.”
“How’d she know?” Ginger asks as we jump on the empty car and Harley pounds on the button.
The explanation becomes apparent as soon as the elevator doors slide open and we are greeted with a waiting room loaded with people. Harley and Ace’s parents, Jewls’ old neighbors—Janice, Bea, and Ronnie—and Robbie all stand around chatting casually.
“Where is she?” Harley shrieks.
“She’s in her room,” Amanda answers evenly.
“Can I see her?”
“When you chill out. She’s in a serene state and your hysteria won’t help.”
Amanda gives her that glare only a mom can give.
Harley takes a deep breath, closing her eyes and exhaling through it.
Ford, Talon, and Ace round the corner, strolling without a care in the world.
As soon as Ford’s arms curl around my waist, I fold into him. “What exactly happened?”
“That’s the question of the hour.” Ronnie glares at Ace, clearly not happy about something. “Now that everyone is here, can you give us the details?”
