Page 4 of When I Found You

“I swear, you guys are going to be popping out babies left and right here soon, for how often you two go at it.”

“That’s what birth control is for, my dear,” she says cheekily. “We’ve already discussed wanting kids and we’re going to wait a few more years. We want to have a year or two after being married to just be together before we start a family.”

“Y’all are so cute, it’s almost sickening,” I tease her.

“Thanks?!” she quips back, then turns to Lee. “Okay, let me hear what you’ve got.”

We work through the song, making changes as we all see fit, until we’ve got it perfect.

“Ahhh!” Reese squeals. “I think we’ve got another winner!”

“I think you’re right,” I agree. “Do you still want to record it right away and debut it at the CMA’s next month?”

“Absolutely.”

“I think you’re going to be the talk of the show after you drop this single,” Lee tells Reese.

“I sure hope so,” Reese says, the nervousness evident in her voice.

“Girl! You haveabsolutelynothingto worry about. You could sing the damn phone book and you’d make it a number one single.” I do my best to reassure her. “You’re on fire right now and I don’t see that success going anywhere but up.”

“I hope you’re right.”

“You know I am. Look at how far you’ve come in just the last year and a half.”

“I know, and I’m so thankful for all of it. Just as I’m thankful for the two of you. I couldn’t do this without both of you.”

“We’re just as thankful for you,” Lee replies. “My phone and email have been blowing up with writing session requests from everyone in town. So, just know that your success is our success, and we’re not going anywhere, just as you’re not going anywhere anytime soon.”

“Thanks, guys. You really do know how to make a girl feel better.”

We visit for a little while longer, and before we pack up for the day, Reese lets us know she and her fiancé, Austin, have finalized plans for their summer wedding next year.

“We picked a date and I’m going dress shopping in a few weeks!”

“That’s so exciting! When’s the date?” I ask.

“June twenty-fifth. That way, if the Eagles make the finals next year, we don’t have any conflicts.”

“I’ll make sure to mark it on my calendar. Are you planning on having it in your home town?”

“Yes, I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else.”

“Keep me posted, and if you need any help with anything, I’m just a phone call or text away.” I tell Reese before we part ways for the day.

Walking out to my car, I pull my phone out and check for any missed calls or texts. While I’m in the zone and writing, I tend to put my phone on silent so I’m not distracted by anyone calling or texting me.

I have a missed text from Cam confirming the date and time next week for me to complete the assessment on the child she contacted me about. I add the information to my schedule and text her that I’ll be there and that I’ll see her later tonight at the bar.

“To the best writers in town!”Reese toasts Lee and I at the bar, and we all toss back our drink of choice.

“Thanks, guys!” I state, after chasing the shot I took with a drink of Coke.

“Sorry I’m late!” I hear a voice from behind me. I turn to find Cam and Ethan approaching our group.

“Cam! I’m so glad you could make it.”

“I told you I’d be here. I just was running a little later than I expected, so I waited for Ethan to finish up and we just walked over together.”

---