Page 6 of Casey's Hero

All she needed was a good stripper name.

CHAPTER 2

“Hey,is this a bachelor party or what?” Teller Osgood called out.

“What do you mean?” Jacob asked. “Of course, it is. We have beer and a groom. He’s still a bachelor; what more do we need?”

“Strippers!” Reid Bennett called out.

“That’s right,” Dev Mulhaney said. “Where are the strippers?”

“I promised the bride we’d keep it clean,” Hawk said.

“And I promised the wedding planner we’d keep the groom out of trouble,” Jacob reinforced.

Teller blinked. “Seriously? You can’t have a bachelor party without strippers.”

“I only came because I heard there’d be strippers.” Reid crossed his arms over his chest. “If there aren’t going to be any women, I might as well go find some fun for myself.” He ended the protest with a wink.

“Hey, Reid,” Hawk raised his mug, “speaking of fun…I got word from Hank Patterson that a film crew is looking for a security detail for the movie they’re shooting at the Kualoa Ranch. He put the word out that we’re for hire. It’ll require three members of the team to provide security during the filming of a new blockbuster movie.”

Reid leaned forward. “Count me in. I’ve been meaning to check out the ranch. I hear they filmed movies like Jurassic Park, King Kong and Jumanji there.”

“I’m free. Count me in,” Rex Johnson seconded.

Logan Atkins raised a hand. “It’ll be a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. I’m in.”

“That’s three,” Hawk said. “We should hear something soon.”

“From Special Operations, putting your lives on the line, to security guards for a movie set…” Jacob shook his head.

“It’s not all roses and cotton candy,” Dev Mulhaney said. “Hawk nearly died on his first assignment.”

Hawk tipped his head toward Angelo Cortez, another Navy SEAL Jacob had worked with in past operations. “Angel’s assignment almost bought it in a boat explosion.”

“A security job for a movie set sounds like heaven compared to what they had,” Reid said. “I could put up with diva actors any day, and I’ve always wanted to see a movie being made.”

Jacob was glad attention had been diverted from the lack of female entertainment. He was fine without that kind of distraction. Strippers could make his job as the best man even harder. Keeping these guys out of trouble would be an impossible task with alcohol involved. Add women to the mix, and it would make protecting the groom even more of a chore.

Logan elbowed Rex in the gut. “I hear Jason Momoa is in the area shooting a film. I wonder if that’s the one we’ll be guarding.”

Rex grinned. “That would be cool to meet the man.”

Teller clapped Reid on his back. “Put me on speed dial in case they have any hot actresses on the set.”

“You’ll be busy providing security for a Japanese client’s wedding next week,” Hawk said.

Teller frowned. “That’ll only tie up one day, right?”

Hawk shook his head. “The family has events scheduled throughout the week. They want you to provide security for the bride twenty-four seven.”

Teller’s brow furrowed. “Please tell me she’s not a bridezilla.”

Hawk shook his head. “I can’t guarantee that, but her mother might be another matter.” Hawk glanced toward Jacob. “Not all of our assignments are hard-core action. We have the occasional security gigs. More often than not, we get involved in dangerous missions. Are you sure you don’t want to cut loose early from the Navy and come to work for the Brotherhood Protectors?”

Jacob’s lips pressed together. “I have two more good years in me to finish my twenty. I’ll stick with the Navy.”

“Seriously, Rooster, the offer remains open should you make the break now or at retirement,” Hawk assured him.

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