Chapter 66

“Actually, only one person, but meeting you gave us the opportunity. I never would have tried to put you together with Major if I didn’t think you were amazing. Hell, I’m glad you’re not gay. You’d be pretty stiff competition.”

“Not even,” Major said.

“And there they go again.”

“She likes you,” I soothed. “That’s all that matters.”

“I do.” Abby put her hand to her heart, then to AJ’s.

“Then I shall be goin’ courtin’, and we will see what comes of it.”

“A reference to a song from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Major informed me.

“Jesus. Now, I’m imagining our foursome with another ten people added to it. That would have really gotten messy.”

“Do we have your blessing, Abs?” Major asked. “Sally and me…It would mean a lot.”

“I know you’ll probably still have doubts,” I said. “I know you’re going to worry about Major for a while.”

“Mick, I…”