“That’s great!” I said and then swore. “So, how are we going to work this out? I need a ride to and from work until I’m able to get a car. They want me working second shift.”
“If I’m at the marina, I’ll try and work something out with Sonny. Maybe I can take my lunch break and pick you up at the cabin? I’m sure he’ll be cool with that. It’ll just be for a little while, anyway.”
I smiled. “Thanks. I know it isn’t easy driving me around everywhere.”
“Yeah, you’re kind of a pain in the ass,” he smirked.
I smacked him in the shoulder again. “You are an ass so I guess it kind of makes sense.”
He rubbed his arm. “I must have a permanent bruise there from you beating up on me all the time. Show your brother some love,” he pouted.
“Shut your yap and you won’t get hurt.”
“Ho, ho… big words from such a little twerp,” he said.
I raised my fist again. “You don’t listen very well, do you?”
He snorted and shook his head. “You’re so violent.”
I smiled. “Just remember that.”
“So, let’s head over to the marina and check out the surveillance equipment,” he said.
“Okay.”
Nathan gave me a sideways glance. “Although I’m sure Duncan will be monitoring someone else.”
“What?”
Nathan smiled. “Oh, come on. You know he has the hots for you.”
“Whatever,” I said, looking out the window.
“He does, but that’s okay because he seems like a decent guy. I think you should go for it.”
I snorted. “Go for it? Look, I’m not interested in going for anything right now.”
“Right. That’s why you blush every time he looks your way.”
“I do not!”
“You’re face turns as red as a tomato.”
I could feel it burning right now as he teased me.
“See!” he laughed.
“It’s just a sunburn!”
He shook his head and gave me a knowing look.
I turned up the radio and tried avoiding his smartass grin.
When we arrived at the marina, we walked over to the cabin next door, where Duncan was adjusting his surveillance equipment.
“All set?” asked Nathan.
He nodded. “Yeah, I’ve got cameras set up all around the perimeter of this place. There’s no way I’ll miss this guy if he comes back.”
“You still want to do our cabin, too?”
He nodded. “Yeah, I’ll follow you in my truck. I’m ready whenever you are.”
“Shoot, I just remembered, I have to pick up mom’s dry cleaning. Is it okay if Nikki rides with you and shows you where we live? I’ll meet you both at the cabin as soon as I’m done.”
My eyes narrowed, I didn’t remember her requesting anything like that. In fact, she was supposed to drive into town herself sometime today. I didn’t mention any of this, however. I didn’t want Duncan to think Nathan was trying to play matchmaker.
“Sure,” replied Duncan. He looked at me. “Should we get going?”
I nodded and then followed him to a white pickup truck with “Sonny’s Boat Repairs” on it.
Duncan apologized. “Sorry, it’s nothing fancy but it gets me places.”
I smiled. “It’s better than what I have, which is nothing.”
He turned the radio on and glanced at me. “You look nice. How did your interview go?”
I smiled. “I got the job. In fact, I start tomorrow evening.”
“See, I told you, you’d get it.”
I looked down at my clothes. For the interview, I had worn a peach silk blouse and mid-length black skirt with heels. My feet were already killing me.
“I guess I know where I’ll be eating dinner from now on.”
I laughed. “It’s your stomach. I’m not cooking, you know, I’m only serving.”
He shrugged. “That’s okay. I’ll come in and be one of those annoying customers who sits and drinks coffee all day long, but I’ll leave a much better tip.”
“As long as you tip, I’ll save you a booth.”
“So,” he said, changing the subject. “Do you remember anything about the face you saw in the window?”
I shook my head. “No, it left so quickly. I know it wasn’t an animal like the sheriff suggested.”
“You called the sheriff?”
“He came over for dinner. He has the hots for my mom.”
He laughed. “Boy, he works fast.”
“My mom is already looking at engagement rings.”
He raised his eyebrows.
I laughed. “I’m just kidding.”