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Jack’s grin turns into a wide smile. “Really? Are you serious?”
“I have a lot of stuff to move around, but I can swing it for a couple of days.” I swoon as he takes me into his arms. “You only live once, right?”
He presses a sweet kiss to my lips. “If you live more than once, I hope I get to live them all with you.”
Me too, Jack.
Me too.
EPILOGUE
LAUREN
Eleven months later . . .
You promised me you wouldn’t be late, Jack.”
Sun streams through the kitchen windows. The glitter covering the banner tacked above the archway into the living room sparkles in the light. Balloons in green and gold cover the ceiling in Maple High’s school colors.
Friends and family will be arriving at any moment, ready to celebrate Michael’s high school graduation. A cake sits proudly on the console table in the eat-in kitchen, and the main table is prepped for gifts and cards. The island is packed with finger foods and hors d’oeuvres.
The only thing missing is my husband.
“Jack?” I ask, sighing into the phone.
“Lo,I’m sorry.”
“I know, but—”
“But this isn’t my fault.”He chuckles. “You kept me up all night with your sexy little ass. Then you had me take your car this morning. I went by the shipping depot and sent your boxes to California. Then I picked up ice for the party, and I’m now leaving the shop because Ihaven’t been there in a week, and I still have their payroll checks. Oh, and your car is empty. I have to make a quick stop to fill up the tank.”
God, I love this man.
“Being your personal assistant is tough. I want a raise,” he says.
Could be fun.“Can I pay you in sexual favors?”
“Mom. Really?” Maddie comes into the kitchen, rolling her eyes. “I almost liked it better when the two of you didn’t like each other.”
I laugh. “I’ll see you when you get here, Jack.”
“Love you, Lo.”
“Love you, Jack.” I end the call. “Where’s your grandpa?”
Maddie picks up a baby carrot and slides it through the veggie dip. “He and his bestie Snaps are out for a walk. Did you know Pops bought the dog a green bandanna to match the party today?”
I grin.
“Also, please remind Daddy not to embarrass me when Theo gets here. He doesn’t need to mean-mug him or anything. Theo is a nice guy.”
“I’ll see what I can do.”
“Thanks.” She bebops out of the room, evidently satisfied with my answer.
I pour a glass of tea and wander around the house. It’s quiet, which is unusual. Between me, Jack, Harvey, the kids, and their friends, there’s never a dull moment. And now that my business has picked up even more and Jack is spending two days a week at home helping out, it’s even more chaotic.
But so amazingly perfect.
