Page 222 of Come Back to Me

“Speaking of, Callan’s going to be turning into one soon.”

“One, what?”

“A bridezilla. Cole called him last night. Asked if he’d organize his and Mia’s wedding on the ranch for Thanksgiving.”

“He never said anything.” I grunt as I contemplate how all the Korhonen boys have zippers for lips. “US or ours?”

“Thanksgiving? Ours.”

“Short time turnaround.”

“If anyone can do it, it’s Callan.”

I tease, “Does he get an engagement ring?”

“What he gets is headaches. Prepare to be asked to play at the service.”

“Sure thing.”

“So, you’re hiding Cody away because of your bridezilla?”

“We both know she’ll make assumptions.”

“Yes, and since when do you care about those?”

“She’s been more of a pain than ever since I came home. I think it’s the whole being unemployed thing. And now you have Puddles, who’s usurped my position as service animal…”

She shoves my arm, though we’re both snickering. “Shut up.”

“Nah. Wouldn’t be much of a conversation if I were quiet.”

“True. The house would be more peaceful though.”

“You mean boring.”

“Fat chance,” she derides.

And though I’m still smiling, I mumble, “What if he changes his mind?”

“Oh, sweetheart,” Zee soothes, curving her arm around my shoulders and tucking me into her side. “If he does, I’ll get one of the Sinners to break his kneecaps.”

I peep up at her. “Parker said she’d set Sweet Lips on him too.”

“He’d be a fool to hurt you, and I don’t take him for a fool, do you?”

“No, I wouldn’t like him if he was. He says he understands why I feel this way and wants to make it up to me.”

“That sounds like you have some epic dates ahead of you.”

“It does, huh?”

“Yup. Just don’t cut me out, Tee.” She rests her temple against mine. “I’m always here if you need me.”

“I needed to wallow, I think.” I hum. “It helped me start creating. I could write Cole and Mia some music for their ceremony.”

“Whatever you want.” She squeezes me. “You should go.”

“Yeah.” I don’t move.

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