HOOKED ON YOU (Paradise Cove) by Wilton Patrice

Author:Wilton, Patrice [Wilton, Patrice]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dreamscape Press
Published: 2016-04-30T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

When Colt got back to Paradise Cove, he helped everyone off the boat then told Taylor he was going to take “Bait Me” to Coral Bay Marina. Whenever he needed service on his boat or yearly maintenance he’d take it there. The fact that it was on the bay side instead of the ocean gave it better protection. He knew they had dry storage for boats as large as 65 feet, but didn’t think he’d need that at this time. Removing everything from the upper deck and tying it down good should keep it safe from the approaching storm.

“I’ll catch you later,” he told Taylor. “I want to take Jamie to his mother’s and hopefully convince her to leave for a couple of days. Just have a bad feeling about this one.”

Taylor nodded. “You go do what you have to do, and I’ll see to my guests.”

Once Colt had his boat secured he had someone drive him back to his truck and went home to pack a bag for Jamie. He called Sharon to let her know he was coming and to give her a heads up on the latest status.

An hour later, she opened the door to her apartment and her troubled eyes met his. “I have a shift tomorrow,” she told him.

“See if you can get someone else to step in,” he told her. “Failing that I think once you’re through you should take Jamie and go to Miami. Stay with Grandma and Aunt Chrissy,” he told them, his hand on Jamie’s shoulder. “I’ll call them and let them know you’re coming.”

Jamie glanced up at his mother. “I’m not afraid. Are you?”

“No but it’s always best to be safe than sorry.” She pulled him in for a hug, dropping a kiss on the top of his head. “You get to skip school and take a little trip with me. We’ll both play hooky.”

“What about you, Dad? Are you leaving?” His son sounded sixteen instead of eleven.

“No. I’ve got to take care of the boat, and our home. Need to board up if things escalate the way I expect they will.”

He reached for his wallet in his back pocket. “You need some emergency cash?” He pulled out two one-hundred-dollar bills and handed them over. “Thanks for doing this.”

“Not a problem. You take care too.” She put the cash on the table. “And thanks.”

“Bye, Daddy.” Jamie hugged his middle. “I love you.”

Colt stroked the top of his head. “Love you more. See you soon, buddy. Have fun in Miami.”

“Wish you could come too.”

“I’ll see you in a couple of days. You had fun snorkeling today, didn’t you? Tell your mom all about it.” He bent down and kissed Jamie’s cheeks. “You take care of your mom, okay?”

“Okay.” He kicked his shoes off and flopped on the couch. “Is Taylor staying too?”

“I hope not,” he answered. “It won’t be safe for her either.”

“But she has the cafe and the cottages to look after.” He shoved his hands in his pockets. “She should stay and look after you too.

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