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“If you need us, let us know, especially Simon. He can take care of her.”
“Yeah. I just hope it doesn’t come to that.”
After my shift ended, I climbed into my car and headed over to Four Kinds. When I walked into the kitchen, I smiled as I saw Ophelia removing a pan of fish from one of the ovens.
“Hey.” Sebastian walked over.
“How’s it going?” I asked.
“Honestly, that woman can cook like nobody’s business. I knew the green beans were fantastic when she made them at my mother’s house, but shit, cousin.”
“I know.” I laughed.
“Grayson, how was your day?” She walked over with a smile, wiping her hands with a towel.
“It was good, Ophelia. How was yours?”
“Wonderful.” She grinned. “It felt good to be back in a kitchen like this.”
“You are welcome in my kitchen any time, Ophelia.” Sebastian smiled.
“You are too sweet, Sebastian. Thank you for letting me help out today.”
“No, thank you. We would have had a lot of angry customers if you hadn’t stepped in.”
“Are you ready to give Ava back to me?” I asked.
“Yes. She’s excited you’re here.” She closed her eyes.
When she opened them, I knew Ava was back.
“Hi.” She smiled.
“Hi.” I wrapped my arms around her. “Are you ready to go home?”
“Yes. I was going to make pasta for dinner, but—”
“Don’t worry. I’m sending the two of you home with food.” Sebastian smiled as he walked over and handed me a large brown bag.
“You’re the best, cousin. Thanks.”
“Thanks, Sebastian,” Ava spoke.
“You’re welcome. Now, get out of here and go enjoy the food.”
Ava followed me back to my house in her car. She set her purse and the groceries down when we stepped through the door while I grabbed a couple of plates from the cabinet.
“How was your day?” She wrapped her arms around me from behind.
“Not as exciting as yours was.” I smirked as I turned around. “Were you co-conscious with her?”
“Yeah. I even learned a few things. I knew she wanted to help, and I couldn’t deny her that. Plus, Sebastian seemed so stressed out.”
“Good thing you were there.” I kissed her forehead. “Let’s eat. I’m starving. Are you working tomorrow?” I asked as we sat down at the table.
“I don’t have any client meetings. Why?”
“I don’t have to go into the hospital tomorrow, but I am on call. I thought we could spend the day together and do something.”
