Sea of Love(53)
“She didn’t really leave her job. She’s still working for World Geographic. She’s just working remotely. The great thing is, Fred gave her the promotion she was after, so she calls the shots on which companies she works with,” Dane explained.
Savannah had a drink in one hand and she put her other around Dane’s waist. “I’m so jealous. All of my brothers are finding their soul mates, and I’m floating around wondering when my time will come.”
“Hey, I’m not biting the couple bullet,” Hugh said. He held his drink up in Lacy’s direction. “She’s a good egg, Dane, and boy, is she head over heels for you. It must be that shark hunting thing women love.”
“I think that’s the least of what she likes about me,” Dane said. He took a sip of Savannah’s drink. “Savannah, it’s like Dad said to me. You’ll know you’ve found the right person when your heart can’t live without them.”
“Well, my heart is thirsty, and New York feels like a desert of dry, egotistical men.” Savannah retrieved her drink from Dane’s hand. “Don’t mind me. I just need a vacation or something.”
“What about Connor Dean?” Hugh asked.
“Please.” She rolled her eyes.
“If you’ll excuse me, I know Rob and Sheila will start their renewal vows soon, and I want to have a minute with Lacy.” Dane made a beeline for Lacy.
“That dress is truly sinful,” Dane said, running his hand along the curve of her hip.
“Behave.” She giggled. A flush rushed up her cheeks.
“Son, have you noticed that every time you get near your sweet gal, she gets all flustered?” his father teased.
Dane kissed Lacy’s cheek. “I hope that never changes.”
His father took his arm from Lacy’s shoulder and raised his glass. “Before Rob and Sheila begin their ceremony, I just want to say that y’all have been a part of our lives for ten years—a good part of our lives and a tremendous part of Dane’s—and I hope that will continue for years to come.”
“Thank you, Hal,” Rob said. “Actually”—he took Sheila’s hand in his—“We’ve made a decision. We’re going to accept Dane’s offer, and I’ll remain with Brave. I’ll run the boat for Dane when he’s closer to home, or gone for only a few days, and when he’s out longer, I’ll run the office. Brave has been too big a part of my life to leave it behind and, Dane, how could I leave the brother my mother could never give me?”
Dane lifted his glass. “And the run continues. Love you, bro.” Then he whispered in Lacy’s ear, “And our run has just begun.”
The End