Page 39 of Accidentally Sliding Into A Second Chance

“Guess we’ll see.” I roll my eyes and force out a nervous laugh. To my amazement, Finn doesn’t say a word. “You know what the laws are for getting married in Colorado, right?”

“Did you just ask me about the marriage laws in Colorado?” Finn spits out, enunciating every word.

OfcourseFinnknowsthe marriage laws for Colorado, which answers the question Cat had about him helping Adam Daniels with his marriage. He also reminded me that I’ve been married before.

“So you’re telling me all I need to do to marry you is say ‘I do’?” My arms wrapped around Fiona’s waist, her body pulled snug against mine. Her eyes danced with humor.

“Well, technically, we still need to get the license from—”

“That’ll take all of five minutes,” I laughed, kissing her neck gently, her lavender scent enveloping me. Her contented sigh told me everything I needed to know.

Alone with her memory, my heart aches. Can I do that with someone else?

A car door slams, reminding me I’m still sitting in my truck in the parking lot. I look up to see Logan wearing a wide grin as he heads in my direction.

Confusion tightens my chest. I run a hand through my hair and take a deep breath.

For the first time in years, I feel a spark of life again. Having Cat come back into my life after losing Fi feels like I’ve come full circle, but it doesn’t make this situation any less conflicting.

My phone buzzes, and Cat’s name lights up the screen. The vice in my chest loosens—her message a lifeline pulling me from the abyss.

Cat:

Front office is not only on board but EXCITED about the news.

I’m not getting fired!

A slow grin crosses my face.

Cat:

One down, your family to go.

My family.

I start typing a reply, but stop, unable to find words with the roller coaster of emotions taking me for a ride. With Logan getting closer, I shove the phone in my pocket and get out of the truck, pulling my duffel from the back seat.

When Logan catches the expression on my face, his teasing grin collapses, and his brow furrows.

“You okay there, James?” He asks, slapping me on the back. “I thought I’d find you happier based on the pictures of you and Cat inTea Time’s most recent spread.”

“Ha,” I force through a tight throat. Logan’s hand lands on my shoulder, forcing me to stop.

“I’ve known you a long time, David. I remember when Scarlett was born. I remember you and Fiona together.” he says gently. “I remember how crushed you were when she died. I think Fi would’ve loved Cat—she’d want you to find someone special.”

Tears burn the back of my eyes, and I swallow hard.

“We weren’t sure you’d be able to come back from that, but you did. Fiona would want you to have someone in your life who makes you happy again. She’d want you to live a full life. Not just a functioning one.”

He squeezes my shoulder a few times before letting go, and I nod. The tension in my body eases. “Thanks, Logan.”

“Now you’re gonna need to tell me the real story about you and Cat.” His teasing grin is back. “Because there is no way you just met her a few days ago.”

The corner of my lip tugs up, and I shrug. “Maybe someday I’ll tell you.”

“Maybe?” He snorts, throwing his hands up.

“Yeah, maybe,” I chuckle, pushing at his shoulder. “I’m not sure you can handle the truth.”

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