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“I understand why you wanted uard and stabbed deep”

“Notthe days of her cycle, I didn’t know if I was scared or happy with the possibility of being a father It wasn’t until Thanksgiving, when fate decided forto be the mother of my children, I wanted it to be Raine”

Liaaped at hiht I’d hear the words family and father out of your mouth”

Harinned sheepishly “Yeah, well…the first ti a completely different tune But hopefully you’ll be there to help aze

He wanted his friend back on board Even if the train had a bad track record, Macen knew he’d never be able to ful without Liam

“I vote we leave the dirty nappies to the wee one’s rinned

“Fuck yeah,” Haether Through thick and thin And I have a sneaking suspicion that we’re going to need each other evenhandful” Haet her back”

They sat in silence for a long minute as Hammer wondered if he’d ever be able to prove to Raine that his words of love were sincere He’d siht her back to find out For now, one bridge was on the mend, and it relieved the hell out of him

Macen stood and wrapped Liarateful to have another chance at a new beginning with his old friend Liam slapped him on the back in return

“We’ll just have to convince Raine that we’re her best options” Liam chuckled

“And grovel,” Seth piped up “You till be kissing ass till the next millennium”

Haht”

Seth applauded like the sarcastic ass he was, then bowed Straightening, he dusted off his palms “My work here is done Now let’s have another drink”

Raine let Beck guide her into the sleepy little bar, decorated in early log cabin Aalassy eyes stared back at her