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Ruby winked at me. “I’m gonna get me one of those bells to ring when I need something.”
I groaned. “Easton and I were going to stay with you and Granddaddy, but forget that. I’ll go deaf from hearing that damn thing ringing all the time.”
“You think we want some newlyweds stayin’ with us? I’ll wish I was deaf.”
“Believe me, I know. I’ve been living with some.” When Ruby’s gaze met mine with my reference to Stone and Muriella we burst into laughter. “But you can’t say no to me. I’m your favorite grandchild,” I pointed out.
“Who put that crazy notion in your head?”
“It’s a fact. No need to admit it.”
“Stone is my favorite, and everyone knows it,” she said matter-of-factly, and I snorted in disapproval.
“He came along and ruined everything,” I pouted. “Not just for me, but for Mitch too. Until Stone was born, Mitch was my favorite brother.”
“Hmm, I never really liked him all that much.” Ruby cocked her head as if puzzled and then we were laughing again.
The doctor entered the room, scanning his chart, his expression serious. “Mrs. Jacobs, how are you feeling today?”
“Like I should be on my way home.”
I held back a snicker.
“Then I’m happy to report I see no reason why you shouldn’t be able to do that tomorrow.”
“First thing?”
“More like midday.” The doctor was firm, and Ruby’s mouth turned down.
“You just want to make sure I get another helping of this slop y’all call food,” she sassed, and I couldn’t stop my smile then.
“You’ve caught me, Mrs. Jacobs.”
I’d have never guessed this stiff specimen had an ounce of humor in him.
“At least you’re honest.”
After a quick examination, the doctor left, and I gave Ruby a kiss on the forehead. “Did you hear that? You’re bustin’ out of here tomorrow,” I said, unable to contain my excitement.
“I won’t hold my breath. Until I get some fresh air in my lungs, I won’t believe it.”
Chapter Forty-One
Easton
“We’ll drive.”
I held out my hand for the keys to Juliana’s SUV.
Reluctantly, Mitch dropped them into my palm. “Do not let my sister behind the wheel.”
I slapped him on the back. “What are you worried about?”
“You’ve never been upside down in a ditch with her.”
Juliana slipped her arm through her husband’s. “They’ll be fine. Let’s get Miss Ruby home.”
“Y’all better have your shit sorted out by the time you get back to the ranch,” Miss Ruby hollered out the window. She’d decided Mulaney and I would take Juliana’s car back to Burdett alone while everyone else flew. I wasn’t going to tell the woman no and neither did Heartbreaker.
