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“She is, but she’s mentioned more than once that she’s worried about us kicking her out or selling the house out from under her or something.”

“You want me to talk to her? We’d never do that.”

“I know, but it’s hard for her. She moved in because I was distraught when Carter died. She was worried about me and whether or not I’d be able to take care of River, so she gave up her apartment and everything. She’s been saving for a house, but you know how expensive everything is here.”

“Should we offer to buy her a place?” he asked.

“I’ve tried. She doesn’t want money.”

“Well, she has a home with us as long as she wants or needs it. But I’ve been thinking about that too.”

“About what?”

“Where we’re going to live.” He paused. “What about if we bought something on the water? You love the ocean and I do too. Or…” He snapped his fingers. “What if we sell this place and buy something on the beach, but keep our old condo and let Wynter live in it rent-free until she’s ready to buy something of her own?”

My eyes widened. “Tommy, that’s a great idea!”

“Best of both worlds, right?”

“Although, I think she likes being around River.”

“Well, we can give her the choice, you know?”

“It wouldn’t be soon, right? If we’re going on tour the first of the year, there’s no time to sell my place or find a new house.”

“No, but why have this big house that’s going to be empty for over a year? Why not put it on the market and get Wynter settled at my place? I think she’d be happier in something smaller while she’s alone? It’s closer to her new job, too.”

“There’s that.” I paused. “All right, let me bring it up when it’s just the two of us. I don’t want her to feel pressured or like we’re kicking her out of her house.”

“Whatever you think.”

“Oh, by the way…did I mention that the girls from Harmony Place want to be in Vegas with us?”

He chuckled. “This is turning into quite an event for something that’s supposed to be quick and easy. The gang from Nobody’s Fool said they want to come too. I talked to Bash earlier today and he told the others. One thing led to another…”

“That’s okay. I mean, if our friends all want to show up, it’ll be a party.”

“I kind of liked the idea of it being more intimate,” he said quietly. “But I don’t think we can back pedal at this point.”

“No, probably not. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for it to get away from us.”

“It’s all right. As long as I have you, I’m good.”

“I need to find a dress.”

He smiled. “Something red. That’s my favorite color you wear.”

“For a bride?”

“For my bride? Hell yes.”

I grinned.

The bride wore red.

I liked it.

Now I just had to find it.

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