Operation Family by Dobson Marissa

Author:Dobson, Marissa [Dobson, Marissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

The girls lay on their backs, little chubby arms swatting at the toys that dangled from the play sets in front of the fireplace at Mac’s parents’ home, just as he had as a child while the adults sat chatting. Mac had his arm around Nicole’s shoulder, her body pressed close against him, while his parents sat across from them. He had expected tension as Nicole meshed with his parents, but things were easy as if she had always been a part of the family.

His mother already pulled him aside to express her joy of Mac’s choice. If he was honest with himself, he had to admit he was surprised she made no comment about the obvious age different, and he didn’t mention it. Instead, if she had her way, she’d have them married by the end of the month. No matter how he denied things weren’t at that level, his mother still insisted, you will be, my son, she’s the one for you. He wanted to believe her, but the logical side of him warned he should brace for the battles ahead.

Even his brother had given his approval, but not before he got in a few remarks about robbing the cradle. At least Angelo hadn’t said it in front of his parents or Nicole. His little brother never thought he’d see the day when Mac settled down, so much he had to pull up the news channel on his phone to check and make sure Hell hadn’t frozen over yet. Smart ass.

Too bad Angelo had to take off early to prepare for a big case. As a Marine Corps JAG officer, there was always something to keep him on his toes. His mother’s voice pulled him back from the thoughts of his brother.

“Nicole, if you ever need help with the girls and Mac isn’t available you just call me. I’d gladly help with these bundles of joy, anytime.”

“Thank you, Mrs. García.”

“Now what did I tell you?” His mother set her coffee mug aside and gave Nicole a pointed look.

“I’m sorry, Maria.” Nicole smiled, blushing.

“Mom, that reminds me, could you and Dad come over and watch the girls the day after tomorrow? I wanted to take Nicole out to do some Christmas shopping, and get some additional things for the girls.”

“I’d love to.”

“I’ll come too, give your mom a hand and see about doing some work on the house.” His father stood. “Ladies, if you’ll excuse Mac and me for a moment, I’d like to show him the cabinet I’ve restored for his guest bathroom.”

Mac had a feeling his father would try to get him alone just like his mother had. He pressed his lips to Nicole’s temple. “You okay?”

“I’m fine, but shouldn’t we be leaving? The girls have to get to bed soon.”

“Ten minutes and you’ll have him back,” Tony promised.

Mac followed his father through the house and out the back door to the workshop, with hopes that whatever he was about to hear would be along the lines of what his mother already stated.

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