Mary’s brows lifted. “Think there’s a chance you could stay longer? Or…”
BB shook her head. “I’m not going to commit to anything, but I will say that I enjoy Lincoln very much.”
“Well, I just want you to know that I like you and I haven’t seen Lincoln look this settled in a long time. So thank you for whatever comfort you’ve given him.”
BB was a little uncomfortable taking the praise because she was doing what her heart told her to do, and she was getting just as much satisfaction out of it.
They returned to the covered patio and Mary gathered the rest of the women with a nod to troop around the pool to sing happy birthday to Justin Black. There was a lot of laughing and off-tune voices, but BB could feel the love swirling around her. She sang just as loud and off-key, and Link wrapped his arm around her waist, drawing her close.
Justin looked smug, but loving as his beautiful wife guided almost thirty people through the song. The love between them was so apparent. No wonder Link had been looking for something like this.
BB wished she could be the one for him.