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I see him smile before he shouts, “Beth, can you come help me with something?”
I look at Rachel. “Sorry, Dominic needs me.”
I quickly walk over to them. “Thank you. She’s interrogating me about last night.”
Brody nods. “She asked me this morning if I had seen you. I told her you got up early.”
“Thanks, Brody.”
I feel my phone buzz in my pocket and pull it out.
Cassandra: Did you get your field plowed in the forest?
I let out a laugh.
Me: Maybe.
Cassandra: Did you get your hole filled on the hill?
I smile.
Me: I had all my holes filled. ALL of them.
My phone immediately rings. I step out of earshot of anyone, knowing what’s coming.
I accept the call and nonchalantly say, “Hey, sis. Anything new with you?” I can’t help but grin.
“The poop chute is open for business?”
I giggle. “I suppose it is.”
“How was it?”
I sigh. “Amazing. The whole night was amazing. We ended up on a rowboat in the middle of the lake under the moon and stars. It was the best night. I’m so in love with him.”
“I’m happy for you. Does this mean you’re going to tell everyone?”
“Yes, we talked about it. I like your idea about Darian and Jackson’s party. We’ll take it from there. He asked us to move in with them. I told him I wanted to wait on that.”
“I understand. Have a safe trip back. I’ll see you in the office tomorrow.”
CHAPTERTHIRTY-TWO
DOMINIC
Today is the day we’re letting the kids and everyone else know that we’re together. I’m not sure I love doing it at Darian and Jackson’s, but Beth has it in her head that easing them in like this is best, and I’m letting her steer the ship.
It’s been a long week. I’ve had a lot on my mind. I’ve felt a little off kilter with a few things weighing on me, but a relaxing afternoon with my girl is just what I need.
I head to Gabriela’s to pick up the kids. I knock on the door, and she answers dressed like she’s about to hit The Met Gala.
I smile. “You look nice. Do you have plans today?”
“Actually, I have a date.”
“That’s wonderful.” I haven’t heard of her dating anyone since our divorce. I know it was a struggle for her. “Anyone I know?”
She shakes her head. “No, he’s new to the area. I need a fresh start.”
