Live Your Dream by BB Miller & Leslie Carson

Author:BB Miller & Leslie Carson [Miller, BB]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Live Your Dream
Publisher: Miller and Carson
Published: 2017-10-18T07:00:00+00:00

“You flew to Boston?” I look at him, startled. No wonder he was late. I knew he was with Cameron, but I didn’t know that included shuttling him across country.

Matt’s pensive frown is visible in the streetlights. We’re exiting the Bay Bridge on the way to my parents’ house in Oakland. “It wasn’t my first choice. He got some bad news. His dad had a heart attack.”

“Oh my God! Is he going to be okay?”

“Yeah, he had to have surgery, but he’ll be okay. Cam kinda freaked out. We wanted to make sure he got back there in one piece, and I volunteered.”

Nodding, I let it go, remembering Cam’s recent trip to rehab. The guys were probably worried the stress would trigger old habits. Reaching across the smooth leather seat, I take Matt’s hand and give it a squeeze. “It’s good that he has friends like you.”

He squeezes back. “I’m sorry I was late. Did you get my texts?”

“No, just the one where you said you were stopping to see Tom. Oh, turn right here, and then a left at the stop sign.”

He obeys smoothly. “He’s looking forward to meeting you. He wants me to bring you around tomorrow, if that’s okay.”

“Okay.” My stomach flips over. “First, we have to survive tonight.”

He swallows. “Right. Give me the rundown again?”

“My brother Casey is a veterinarian. He’s divorced and has custody of his two kids, Mason and Lily. Mason is nine and Lily is six. Rachel’s husband, Jim, is a lawyer, too, and their daughter Janey is four.”

“Wait, I thought your brother was Conner?”

“Conner is Casey’s twin. He’s the one in Seattle. Mom and Dad are flying to see him and his family tomorrow and will spend a few days.”

“That’s a lot of names to remember.” Matt grips the steering wheel a little tighter.

“Don’t worry, we’ll ease you in.” I indicate another turn and point to the house on the corner. “And here we are.”

It’s a typical family house built in the early ’70s, but the upper rooms have a partial view of the bay. Mom and Dad bought it when he retired from the Navy, and they couldn’t be happier. There’s room for Mom’s sewing business and for all the grandkids to stay overnight, and that’s enough for them.

The deep, rumbling purr of the Camaro ceases, and the street is silent once again. Before he gets out of the car, he slides a hand behind my head and pulls me in for a kiss. “Just in case I can’t do this again for a few hours,” he murmurs, pressing his lips to mine. It’s soft and sweet, and I melt into his embrace. We haven’t had nearly enough time to reacquaint ourselves.

“I’m sorry; I should’ve canceled so we could go back to your place.” He gives me one more peck and leans back to look in my eyes.

“No, you shouldn’t have. Your family is important to you. We would’ve had more time together if I hadn’t gone with Cam.”

I lean my forehead against his.

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