The Harder They Fall (Bishop Family Book 7) by Brooke St. James

Author:Brooke St. James [St. James, Brooke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blue House Press
Published: 2017-12-14T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Quite a few friends approached Isaac and me on our way out the door. I tried to get out of there as quickly as possible because I was a little nervous about someone accidentally saying something embarrassing like, 'finally, Shelby brings a man with her to church,' or 'Shelby has never had a boyfriend before,' or something like that.

We held hands during the service, but afterward, we just walked next to each other and had a quick but cordial meet and greet with about ten more people on our way to the door.

A couple of people recognized him from the news and asked to him about the arts building, but most of them were just curious to get a look at the man I brought with me to church.

"I enjoyed that," Isaac said once we got into his truck.

"Really? I'm so glad," I said, feeling relieved.

"We just went to mass on Christmas and Easter, so that was different from what I'm used to. I really liked it. I want to do it again."

"I knew everyone would want to shake your hand," I said somewhat apologetically.

"That's better than them not wanting to shake my hand," he returned, making me laugh. "Do you want to go get Patrick before we head to your Aunt's?"

I shook my head. "He would love it, but every time I take him over there, he gets into trouble with Owen's dog and gets all muddy. Sometimes I don't mind, if I feel like giving him a bath, but I don't know if I want to do all that today."

"I'm not doing any work today," he said. "I could help you give him a bath later if you want to take him."

I thought about it for a second, turning to glance over my shoulder at the bed of Isaac's truck. "Usually, I don't want him riding in my car because I know he'll be all nasty on the way home, but I guess it's fine since he'll be in the back of the truck. I know he'd much rather come with us than be stuck in his kennel till I get back."

I told Isaac to make a left at the next light so that we could go by my house.

Patrick was absolutely ecstatic about coming with us, and he paced back and fourth near the cab in the bed of his truck the entire way. I almost forgot, but thankfully, Isaac reminded me about Nana's birthday, and we made another stop at Walgreens where I bought her a musical birthday card and some of her favorite lavender soap.

Uncle Jesse was standing outside along with Owen and Daniel when we pulled up at their house.

"Patrick finally got to come?" Owen asked as soon as we got out of the truck.

"Yeah, he can get as muddy as he wants since he's riding in the back," I said.

Patrick jumped out of the truck and I led him to the fenced area where Owen's dog was patiently waiting for his playmate. I watched out the corner of my eye as Isaac walked over to shake hands with my cousins and uncle.

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