The Firefighter Daddy by Margaret Daley

Author:Margaret Daley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-04-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

At the end of dinner at a steak house on Monday night with Madison, Liam lounged back in his chair. “When summer comes, I’d like to take you on an all-day outing someplace you’d like to go. So start thinking of what you and I can do together.”

“The Tulsa Zoo. I went once when I was six. I’d love to go back.”

“Perfect.”

“Katie should like it, too.”

“This trip will be for just you and me. I’ll take Katie where she wants to go, even the Tulsa Zoo, but a different day. I want us to spend time together. So much has happened in the past six months. So, is there anything you want to ask me?”

“Do you like Sarah?”

“Yes, she’s a good friend. Why? Don’t you?”

“Yes.” Madison shrugged. “I was just wondering. You two spend a lot of time together.”

“We’re working on the summer camp fund-raiser. Did you ever go to it?”

“I loved the rodeo the year they had that, but I was too young to participate in it. You had to be at least eight. I hope you all do something like that.”

So far this first solo outing to strengthen his relationship with his nieces was going all right. He was glad someone suggested it. “This year we’re having an auction and dinner. I thought we would buy tickets and take Aunt Betty. What do you think?”

“What kind of dinner?”

“A dress-up one.”

Her mouth contorted into an expression of distaste. “Yuck. Is Sarah coming, too?”

Both of his nieces would rather wear pants than a dress, so Madison had surprised him when she’d said that one of her favorite foods was steak and wanted to go to a steak restaurant. “She’ll be there with her mom and grandmother.”

Madison scanned the restaurant, every table set with fine china, silverware and elegant glasses on top of a white tablecloth. “Will it be fancy like this?”

“Not quite. It’s going to be at church in the large rec hall. If you don’t want to go, some teenagers will be watching the children not attending.”

“I’ll check with my friends. I don’t wanna be the only kid there.”

His throat dry, Liam took a deep gulp of ice water. “How are you and Buffy getting along?”

She giggled. “When I woke up this morning, she was sitting on my chest. Her whiskers tickled my chin.” Her expression sobered. “But I don’t want to roll over on her and hurt her. Do you think she’ll be all right?”

“She’s feisty. She’ll be able to take care of herself or let you know.”

“Yeah, her whine is loud.”

“Do you want any dessert?”

“Yes! Chocolate cake.”

“That sounds good to me.” He signaled their waiter. When the man appeared at the table, Liam ordered two slices of chocolate cake. “This young lady is having a birthday this coming Saturday.”

Madison beamed. “I can’t believe Sarah is having me and my friends at the salon. I’ve never had my hair fixed. She’s so nice and always listens to me.”

He cherished the sight of his niece’s face lit up with enthusiasm.

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