An Endless Sea of Stars by Jamie Lynn Miller

Author:Jamie Lynn Miller [Miller, Jamie Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General Fiction
Publisher: Jamie Lynn Miller
Published: 2015-12-05T05:00:00+00:00

The trip back to the marina was quiet, which made Toby uncomfortable. It was the first time he felt uneasy around Cade, with unspoken words hanging heavy between them. So it was a relief when they arrived at the dock and the expected commotion started up as soon as they started hauling the tarpon up towards Hook’s. They were assisted by several other fishermen and quite the crowd grew as they mounted it on the hook by its tail right out in front of the dive shop.

Toby hung back as Cade received the accolades – handshakes, pats on the back, his photo taken about a million times - and Toby was pleased to see the smile return to the other man’s face.

Hank walked up to Toby with a smug grin on his face and smacked him on the back, nodding his head toward Cade. “Well look at that! You’ve never landed a tarpon that big before!”

“Yeah, yeah. Don’t remind me. It was just beginner’s luck,” Toby brushed it off, but his eyes narrowed and a plan began to form in his mind. One that might finally knock Mr. Over-Achiever down a peg. And give Toby a good laugh in the process. He smiled to himself. He’d be sure to have his camera ready.

Cade finally disentangled himself from the group of tourists and fishermen and made his way over to Toby and Hank. The sailor shook Cade’s hand.

“Congrats again, Cade,” Hank smiled. “Not many people can say they landed a tarpon their first time out.” He winked at Toby. “Ain’t that right, Toby?” When Toby gave him a dirty look in reply he laughed and started to walk away. “Lunch is on me, guys. Head on down to Paddy O’Brien’s and tell them I sent ya,” he called over his shoulder.

Cade turned to Toby but before he could say anything Toby said in a high falsetto voice, “Oh, my goodness! Look at the size of that fish! Can I have your autograph Mr. Flynn?”

Cade rolled his eyes and shook his head. “Smartass. Why weren’t you over there with me, anyway? I couldn’t have caught that thing without your help.”

“And take the spotlight away from the visiting tourist? Bad for business,” Toby grinned. “I gotta say, you looked pretty relaxed up there in front of all those people.”

“That’s because it wasn’t a room full of Malorians,” Cade replied.

Toby laughed. “I’d pay good money to see you in action against their scientists.”

“Right now I’d pay good money for some lunch. I’m starving.”

“Well thanks to Hank you can keep your money in your wallet. Let’s get some of the best fish and chips in the Keys,” Toby said and started off down the boardwalk, Cade following right behind him.

Ten minutes later they were seated at a picnic table next to Paddy O’Brien’s Seafood Shack, mounds of perfectly fried fish and golden chips in front of them.

“Wow,” Cade said around a mouthful. “You weren’t kidding. This is delicious.”

Toby nodded. “Paddy’s full-blooded Irish. He knows his way around fish.

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