The SEAL's Second Chance Baby

Author:Laura Marie Altom
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-05-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Saturday morning, Effie took care with her makeup and hair. She told herself the reason she wanted to look extra nice was for her grandmother’s benefit. Nobody wanted their maid of honor looking like a hobo while shopping for a wedding dress. But honestly, she couldn’t wait to see Marsh again.

He’d been a rock through the entire bank incident, and so far, Colt had done his chores and school lessons without complaint. He was like a new child, and when he’d done an exceptional job of cleaning the chicken coop, then asked her if she thought Marsh would be proud, her heart grew two sizes.

The plan was for everyone to ride into town in her van, then trade it in for the new SUV. She still didn’t feel great about having Wallace pay for her new ride, but when winter rolled around, she sure would welcome four-wheel drive.

Marsh and Wallace arrived at Mabel’s by nine thirty, and by ten they realized that four adults, two boys and a baby and all of her gear wouldn’t be a comfortable fit.

“Marsh,” Wallace said, “how about you and Effie take your truck? Now that I got my license back, Mabel and I can handle the kids.”

“You’re sweet to offer, Wallace,” Effie said, “and no offense, but with your driving track record, I’d feel better if you weren’t behind the wheel.”

“We’ll be fine.” Mabel shoved her toward Marsh. “You have my solemn vow that Wallace will drive under the speed limit the whole way.”

“That wasn’t at all suspicious,” Effie said a few minutes later while climbing into his front passenger seat. “My grandmother fancies herself to be quite the matchmaker.”

“You’re getting that vibe, too? Wallace was all over me for not taking you car shopping earlier—alone.”

“Maybe the wedding has our grandparents wanting to spread their love bug?”

“Maybe?” He turned onto the county road that was slightly less bumpy. “Shoot, I can’t even remember the last time I was on a date. I wouldn’t even know what to do.”

“I hear you. Mine would have been with my ex, and the only place he ever took me besides a rodeo was Dairy Queen.”

“Big spender, huh?”

Effie laughed. “Oh—he claimed he forgot his wallet, so I ended up having to pay.”

“Ouch. Was that when you were in nursing school?”

“Yes.” How had he remembered? “Pretty sure my parents are still mad at me for dropping out.”

“Do you see much of them?”

“Not as much as I’d like. We talk at least once a week on the phone. I’m excited for you to meet them. They’ll be at the wedding.”

“Nice. My parents will, too.”

“It’s crazy to think that once Mabel finds her wedding dress, all the planning will be done.” She angled to better face him. “I wanted to throw her a shower, but she said she already has everything she needs.”

“What about a bachelorette party with all of her bridesmaids and square dancing friends?”

“That’s not a half-bad idea. Although I’m not sure where to find a male stripper in our neck of the woods.

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