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“Yeah, Emma mentioned it. You’re here stag?”

“Yeah.” Del smiled slowly. “You never know, do you? Check out the blonde in the blue dress. Those are some nice pins she’s got.”

“Yeah. I always thought Laurel had great legs.”

Del choked on his beer. “That’s not … Oh,” he managed when she turned, laughed, and he got a better look. “Not used to seeing her in a dress, I guess.”

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Earlier Jack and I were standing around, and I was scoping the crowd, the way you do.”

“The way you do.”

“Okay. I spot this blue dress with a great pair of legs and …” He made a vague gesture that gave her a clear picture of the and. “I thought, nice, very nice indeed, and made some mention of same to Jack. He pointed out that the legs and the rest I happened to be scoping were yours. It gave me a hell of a jolt, I admit.” He gauged her reaction, judged surprise led the way. “In the interest of full disclosure, I also admit it wasn’t the first time. So whether or not it was the right thing to say, it was accurate.”

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“Those some aren’t our tribe. And thinking of tribes, why don’t we gather ours for the

Fourth?”

“Fourth of what—oh. July. God, it’s nearly here.”

“We could play some ball, eat some hot dogs, watch the fireworks in the park.”

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“But speaking of Emma and me, you'll do the best man thing, right?”

“Sure. Wouldn't have it any other way.”

“Good. That's about the only thing I have to do. Mostly, I just have to smile and say that's great when she tells me what they've come up with for the wedding. Parker told me my deal's the honeymoon, then gave me the contact for a travel agent she says is the best—and an entire packet on Bora Bora because she says it's somewhere Emma's always wanted to go, plus it's exotic and romantic. So I guess that's where we're going.”

Intrigued, Del studied Jack over his sparkling water. “Do you want to go to Bora Bora?”

“You know, I do. As soon as I looked at the packet, I thought, hey, this is it. Your sister's a little scary, Del.”

“She can be.”

“Carter got a packet on Tuscany, which included those "Learn Italian" discs for both of them.”

He had to laugh. “I guess that's taken care of.”

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“Yes, you do, but I'm—” 

“Trust me. It's going to be perfect and beautiful and the happiest day of your life.” 

“I'm being a pain in the ass.” 

“No, honey, you're being a bride. Now go take a nice, warm bath. You've got an hour.” 

“Carter isn't nervous.” Mac narrowed her eyes in a scowl. “I could hate him for that.” 

“Mackensie.” Parker turned from the computer. “I was in the kitchen this morning when Mrs. G made him sit down and eat some breakfast. He put maple syrup in his coffee.” 

“He did?” She threw up her arms in a cheer.“He is nervous. I feel better. I want him to be nervous, too, and I want his ears to blush the way they do, and I want . . . Since I'm the bride it can be all about what I want, right?” 

“Absolutely.” 

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“I don‟t understand walking on an electric belt when there are sidewalks right outside.” Gripping the bar with one hand—just in case—Carter gestured vaguely. “And they don‟t move under your feet.”
“Kick it up, Carter. Snails are passing you. How‟s my Macadamia?”
“She‟s good.” Brow furrowed, Carter increased the speed slightly. “Staff meeting this morning, and a studio shoot. It‟s probably good I‟m out of the way for a couple hours.”
“You‟ll have your professor room before long,” Jack told him. “Then we‟ll move on to Emma‟s new space, and Laurel‟s.”
“Speaking of Laurel, we‟re dating.” He heard the oof from the left and glanced over. “You okay, Carter?”
“Just missed my footing."

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“I‟m kind of busy trying to stay on my feet.” To ensure he did, Carter gripped the bar one-handed again. 

“Okay. Three miles?”
“You‟re on. Kick it up, Carter,” Del told him.
Carter said, “Oh God.”

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