The Bad Son (Suddenly a Parent) by Warren Linda

Author:Warren, Linda [Warren, Linda]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Harlequin Superromance
Published: 2010-10-17T21:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS were awkward and Macy seemed not to want Beau around. So he gave her her space for now. He had dinner with his parents and went to one of Ben’s games. With Zoë needing his attention, he’d only been able to make a couple. Ben didn’t get to play much, but he was happy to have a uniform and to be with the other kids.

Beau called a brothers’ meeting.

“Here’s to us all back together again,” Jake said, raising his beer bottle.

They clicked their bottles together.

“I’m here under protest,” Eli said. “Caroline basically kicked me out of the house.”

“She did not,” Tuck said. “She thought you needed to get out.”

“Same thing.”

“Eli’s having birthing pains a little early.” Tuck took a swig from the bottle.

“Wait until she’s in labor screaming her head off,” Jake said. “You’ll…”

“Don’t tell him.” Tuck stopped Jake. “He’s paranoid enough.”

“How’s Zoë?” Caleb asked, wisely steering the conversation in another direction.

“Much better,” Beau replied. “Breathing like an angel, but we’ve spoiled her and now she just wants to be held.”

“Are you still helping Macy?”

“Now that’s a loaded question,” Jake said.

“I’m giving her her space at the moment.” He looked at Caleb. “Anything new on Delia?”

“Delia’s worked on and off as a waitress in one of the casino’s restaurants. The manager said when she’s short of money or looking for a new boyfriend, she’ll come in wanting a job. I told him to give me a call if she ever showed up. In case he forgets, I’ll keep calling him so he knows I mean business. But other than that, I don’t have a thing.”

“Thanks, Caleb. Let’s hope the guy calls.”

Eli stood. “I really have to get going.”

“Me, too,” Caleb said. “Josie’s home by now.”

“Good to have you back, little brother.” Jake patted his back. “I’ve got to go, too.”

That left Tuck and Beau, the two bachelors. Tuck eyed him. “If you want to go, you can. I know you’re thinking about her.”

“Nah. How about a game of pool?”

“Sure.”

As they walked toward the poolroom, Beau wondered if he and Tuck were destined to be lonely forever.

It was almost eleven when he drove into his garage. Macy’s light was on, but he didn’t go over. Absence might make the heart grow fonder—or at least become more understanding.

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