Bar None (Aeon Book 3) by Wendy Smith

Author:Wendy Smith [Smith, Wendy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-04T18:30:00+00:00

Fourteen

Miranda

Brad’s an amazing cook.

It takes a lot for a pot roast to be as good as Mom’s, but his comes a close second. I’ve never felt so full, or happy. The table’s been alive with conversation. Jackson has had plenty of stories to share about his time running the bar, and then he, Molly, and Brad reminisce about school.

“Do you remember that last high school football game I played, and Dean streaked? I still tease him about that.” Jackson laughs.

“Remember meeting Dean the night before my wedding?” Molly asks me.

I nod. “The guy we just contracted to do some app work?”

“That’s the one. He’s so quiet, and always was a real geek. But I think he wanted to end high school with a bang. He appeared out of nowhere, stark naked, and ran right across the field.” She grins.

I laugh. “Sounds crazy.”

“The football coach was a real stick in the mud. He went purple at the sight of seeing Dean’s pasty white butt disappearing into the distance.” Jackson hooks his foot around my ankle, giving me a broad smile.

“They were crazy days back then,” Molly says.

Quiet falls across the table. The only sound comes from the room next door where Grace has been allowed to watch some cartoons.

I don’t have to ask why. I know all about Molly’s history and know it wouldn’t have been that long after when she left Brad behind.

“Really crazy. But look at us now. You and me married. Jackson and Dean both have great businesses,” Brad says.

“We’ve all come a long way.” Molly leans over and gives her husband a kiss.

Jackson takes the moment to shoot a look at me that’s so heated, my insides melt. He looks back at Brad and Molly, still nose to nose. “Well, it’s been great, guys, but I really should get out of here and leave you to it.” He turns to me. “Were you wanting a ride into town?”

I nod. “That’d be great. Thank you.”

When I stand, so does Molly, and as I pick up my bag from the sofa, she corners me, grasping my arms. “I’m glad you’re here.”

“I’m glad too.”

“Go and have fun. And tell me all about him when you’re ready.”

I play my bottom lip between my teeth. “You know, I . . .”

“He adores you, Miranda. Anyone can see it. It’s in the way he looks at you and the way he talks to you. I’ve never seen you so happy, and it’s doing my heart good. So go take care of your own.”

I squeeze her hands. “I love you.”

“I love you too. You deserve the best, and Jackson is the best.”

Wrapping my arms around her shoulders, I give her a hug. “Thank you.”

“See you tomorrow. Have a good night.”

“I will.”

Jackson’s waiting for me by the car, talking to Brad. He beams at me. “Ready to go?”

I nod. “Sure am.” I smile at Brad. “Thank you so much for dinner. It was great.”

“You’re welcome anytime. I hope you know that.”

“I do. Thanks again.” I climb into the passenger seat of Jackson’s car, and he gets in beside me.

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