“Fun stuff? Please tell me this will involve a trip to our favorite toy store,” Dee said. “I could use a few new things myself.”
“Not going there,” Jacey said, looking at Dee, but she was grinning nonetheless. “What kind of fun things do you have in mind? Tell us everything!”
“Well, I’m thinking this is as good a time as any to play out some of our sex talk fantasies,” Mischa said.
“Fantasies are good,” Dee said. “I have a few myself.” She looked at Jacey and laughed as her friend buried her face in her hands and groaned. “A few I will refrain from sharing.”
“Bless you, my friend,” Jacey said and they all laughed again.
“So what are we looking for?” Jacey asked Mischa. “What kind of fantasies are you talking about?”
“And is Clint going to kill you for telling us?” Dee asked with a laugh.
“Please, girl, we’re married. My man knows I share everything with you two. Hell, at this point he asks me what you guys said!”
They all laughed again.
“He’s a good guy, Mischa,” Dee said.
“A total keeper,” Jacey agreed.
“I think so.” Mischa smiled. “Now about these fantasies.”
The waitress arrived then with fresh drinks and food. At this point she knew that it didn’t matter who she gave what plate as they always passed and shared everything. That was why they all ordered something different and at least one of them ordered whatever they saw that was new on the menu.
“Oh my god, this is so good,” Jacey moaned as she popped a stuffed mushroom in her mouth.
“So dinner, shopping and then the bar?” Dee asked.
“Sounds good to me,” Jacey mumbled around a full mouth, making them all laugh again.
“Sounds like a plan,” Mischa agreed.
* * * * *
Dee and Mischa waved as Jacey pulled out of the parking lot at the bar. They’d all done some serious shopping, letting Mischa’s fantasy list inspire them.
“Do you think she’s heading home?” Dee asked.
“As many times as you said that Jack was waiting for you at your house, I’m hoping that she goes to see Jonas.”
“Well, I just wanted to let her know that her brother wasn’t staying with Jonas tonight.”
“Do you think he’s with someone?”
“No, Jack said Jonas is a moody ass lately. He hasn’t been out since the redhead and according to Jack, Jonas said it was a bad idea.”
“Well, duh.” Mischa snorted. “You can’t go out with one woman when all you do is think about another one.”
“Not fair to any of them,” Dee agreed.
“Man, I just want to smack them both upside the head and tell them to quit being stupid,” Dee said and Mischa went off into peals of laughter. “What?”
“I’ve felt that way for over a year now,” Mischa told her. “Welcome to the world of happiness and being with the man you love.”
“Yeah.” Dee smiled. “I’ve been trying not to say the words though.”
“Why not?”
“He’s just not ready yet,” Dee said.
“Meaning, he’s not ready to say them. But, honey, everyone knows you’re in love with that man.”
“I know, but I’m trying not to make him feel pressured into feeling like he has to say them in return. Is that silly?”
“No, honey. It’s definitely not silly. And when he sees what’s in that bag of yours, he just might be moaning the words by the end of night.”
Dee giggled. “My one bag has nothing on your three bags!”
“My man won’t know what hit him.” Mischa grinned wickedly.
“I can’t wait to hear all about it.” Dee snickered.
“I can’t wait to experience it,” Mischa said. “The next few weeks will be the longest of my life, even longer than the ones leading up to our wedding.”
“Better tell him that you rented a cabin so he doesn’t plan something.”
“He knows and he knows I have more planned. He keeps commenting on the wicked light in my eyes.”
They both laughed.
“Are you planning to drive by Jonas’ and see if Jacey’s car is there?” Dee asked and they both laughed again.
“Hell, yeah,” Mischa said.
“Me, too.” Dee nodded.
“I say we give her at least ten minutes to get out of her car.”
“At least.” Dee grinned. “If he’s there, and she finally decides to go inside, I hope she rocks his world.”
“Oh, honey,” Mischa said, “I hope that man rocks hers.”
Chapter Two