might have some roommates for a while,” Becca warned us, sitting beside her daughter as we each took a recliner. “Amy offered, as well. I think that having a family building works out great for parents.”
We pitched the idea of the wedding to Becca, and she loved the idea. It was a great place to bring Ava, and it might be her first trip to the ocean. We pulled out a laptop to look at some of the resorts, finding that they all had a pool for Ava and ocean access. “That’s amazing,” Becca said, taking in the water and waves.
After a couple of hours, she carried Ava into the bedroom to get some sleep. We locked up the house and headed to bed ourselves, keeping quiet for our guests as we whispered about the wedding, with a lot of kisses.
Chapter Nineteen
Gray
I read the email several mornings later, cursing as I dropped my head back.
“What is it?” Hayden asked as he brought me some coffee.
“My new client is a demanding asshole. He didn’t like my edits of his podcast and wants it completely redone. He thinks I should sit in on every episode to get a feel for the show. Fuck.” I ran a hand through my hair in frustration.
“How worth it would it be to keep him versus stepping away now?” Hayden asked as I ran the numbers through my head.
“He’s adding to the wedding fund quite well.” I sipped my coffee. “I’ll try to work something out without having to sit in on their banter.”
“Good, Gray.” Hayden surveyed me for a moment. “You look tired.”
“It’s just helping Gram out on top of everything else.” She got sick after Mari, and though it wasn’t as serious, the illness took a toll on Gram. She was in the hospital for a couple of days.
“Yeah. That bug did a number on this building.” I looked at Hayden, thinking that he looked perfect every morning. “Amy’s recovering.”
“We missed it, thank fuck. I don’t want any part of that. More to the point, Ava didn’t get sick.” We both grinned before he kissed me.
“I think we’re all going to survive this.” I smiled and looked back down at my email, trying to think of something to say. “Damn it.”
“I have to go into the theater for a bit to talk to men about permits. I’ll be back in a couple of hours.” Hayden kissed me again and moved to go back into our room. I sent an email asking for one sit in so I can find out what they want, but no more. I’d fix it from there.
I checked on Gram at lunch, and she fed me chicken soup. “I’m supposed to be giving you soup. You were the sick one.” I smiled at her as she shook her head.
“I’m fine. I made a lot of this soup so everyone can have some.” She stirred the pot, pouring some tea before coming to the table.
“I remember eating it when I was sick as a kid. Nothing made me feel better than smelling it in the house, and it tasted amazing. I loved it,” I said as we shared a look.
“Taking care of you boys was my biggest joy. Now, you’re both settling down and married soon enough. I can’t believe it.”
“We might be doing that, but we’re here, Gram. We’re not going anywhere.” I hugged her with one arm as she smiled.
“I wish Herb could see you all grown up like this.” He didn’t die that long ago, five years, but it was enough time to have missed a lot.
“I think he does,” I assured her as she smiled with watery eyes. We spent the afternoon together, feeding Hayden when he arrived back to the building. He said it went great as far as the theater being safe for events as he ate, sipping coffee that he got at work.
“Are you sure you don’t want to get married there?” Gram asked as I looked at him.
“Not after finding the resort we’ve chosen. It’s pure luxury with a series of pools and a quick walk to the ocean. They can even do a ceremony there, and it will all be taken care of.” I grinned as Hayden raised his hand in victory. “It’s going to be the best week away we’ll ever have. Well, apart from your trips with Grandpa.”
“I can’t wait to see the baby in that water,” she said, smiling at the thought.
We helped clean up before going home, spending the