RHODES
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We celebratedLevi’s birthday when we were on our honeymoon, but two weeks later when we’re back, we have everyone over to celebrate again. Levi’s having the time of his life, running around the house with all his friends, and the guys and I take a few minutes to catch up on thedeck. I have the fireplace on and the outdoor heaters, so it’s perfect out here.
“Look at you, looking all vacationed and loved up,” Henley says, nodding at me.
“It’s a good look on you,” Weston adds.
“Now that I know what you look like after having sex all the time, I can’t believe I ever believed you were keeping up with me,” Penn says.
We all laugh.
“You’re a fool,” I say, still laughing as I hug him.
“Welcome back,” Bowie says.
I pat his cheek. “Did you miss me?”
He holds his fingers together a tiny bit and makes a face.
“A lot then, is what you’re saying,” I say, nodding. I point at him. “Have you taken Becca to visit Poppy yet?”
He frowns. “No, and I’m not going to.” He sits across from me and sighs. “But she’s driving me crazy about it.”
“What’s it about? Who’s Poppy?” Weston asks.
“A woman who really liked what she saw when she looked at Bowie,” I say.
He groans. “Not true. Let’s move on. How was your honeymoon?”
“It was incredible. I took Elle to meet my family in Cape Town. We stayed there for five days at The Silo Hotel, which was incredible. My parents watched Levi, and we saw him a little bit those first few days but still had time to ourselves. Then my parents kept Levi at my mom’s cousin’s, while Elle and I escaped by ourselves. It was perfect.”
“Sounds like it. And if that smile is anything to go on…” Henley grins.
“How’s Tru feeling?” I ask.
“She’s doing pretty well so far. She says she’s getting a little pouch, but it’s so barely there.” He laughs.
“You look so happy, man. It’s really great to see,” I say.
“So do you,” Weston says.
I point at him. “And your wedding…I’m back now. Put me to work. I will be at your beck and call.”
“There’s really not that much to do until a few days before the wedding,” he says.
“I’m in for all of it.”
Bowie sets The Single Dad Playbook on the table and I’m the first to grab it.
“I’ve got a thing or two to get off my chest.” I look at Bowie and Penn. “Did you write in it after the wedding?”
“We did,” Bowie says.
I go to their entries and laugh when I see Penn’s.
I thought I was jealous of Rhodes
