Page 50 of Dream Girl
“Mr. Hippo.” My hand went to my heart. The fact that Wes had brought me his most treasured possession to comfort me, was everything.
Wes put him in my arms. “When he heard that you were here, he was thrilled. He missed you so much.”
I hugged the well-loved stuffie, which smelled of Wes. “Of all Wes’ things, I loved Mr. Hippo most.” Mr. Hippo was large, soft, and silly. “Thank you for remembering.”
“I know how much you loved him, so I thought a visit from him would cheer you up.” He squeezed my hand.
“Mr. Hippo? I’m going to learn so many things about you, aren’t I?” Evan laughed as he snagged a pastry, and Wes gave him a kiss.
A thought hit me. If Mr. Hippo were real, other things were.
“This is perfect. Um, can we go to the park? Our park?” I asked Wes. The place where we’d first met in a dream. It was near his house, and we’d often met there.
“Of course. Ooh, we can take a paddle boat out on the lake. We’ll see my room, too.” He beamed. “That would be so much fun. I’m so happy you’re remembering things.”
“Yes! I want to see everything.” All of the places that we’d been to in our dreams actually existed here. I’d absolutely like to swing on our swings, ride in a paddle boat, and make out in his childhood bedroom.
“I’ll show them all to you. Promise.” He squeezed my hand and then disappeared into the bathroom.
“Katie came over this morning? I’m sure Brennan’s in a mood,” Evan replied to Spencer.
“Yes. She sent you action items,” Spencer added.
“Oh, I met her last night,” I nodded. They’d all been so nice.
Wes came back out. “Katie came over last night, too?”
“Yes, she brought the food. She didn’t stay long. Katie’s Brennan’s sister?” I asked. She was part of Lexi’s pack. I’d also met a couple of others. Their pack seemed larger than Wes’.
“Yep. Katie is Bren’s twin and a lawyer.” Wes picked me up as if I were a doll and put me onhislap. “Mine.”
Um, okay. It wasn’t unpleasant, but no one had done this to me before.
At least my tea was within reach. I looked at Evan. “Is this one of those things I have to put up with?”
“You love it.” Evan grinned.
I sort of did. There was a sense of comfort in it. Ofrightness.
“Is this for me?” Wes picked up the last cup. “Sorry if I’m going to leave you shorthanded, Spence.”
“I’ll be okay alone, Wes. The doctor says I’m going to sleep a lot because of the concussion.” I felt bad keeping him from his work.
“There are things that he can do from here–and at home. But I need you in the office for that meeting next week,” Spencer added. “Perhaps by then, Grace will be feeling well enough that she can have a tour.”
We finished breakfast, and Spencer stood. “I will see you all later.” Coming over to me, he kissed my hand. “Until later, my good doctor.”
All the breath left my body. He winked and left.
“Told you,” Evan laughed.
“I… I’m sorry. He’s…”
“A flirt,” Wes agreed. “And a showoff. Honestly, I’m glad he likes you. Spence is a good guy. Hand me my phone?”
Evan got his and Wes’ phones.
“Spence wasn’t kidding about Katie and the action items.” Evan scrolled on his phone. “I’ve got to go to work this afternoon. I’ll bring dinner, but I should spend the night at the house.”
