River took the kids home and didn't go out again that day. The afternoon passed

quietly, and then the sky darkened.

The weekend was winding down.

River went to bed early, knowing tomorrow was going to be interesting.

A little "show" was coming-between him and Romina.

Yes, tomorrow Romina would be setting him up on a blind date.

He went to sleep full of anticipation.

That night, he dreamed they got married. He grinned in his sleep, teeth showing like a little kid.

When he woke up and realized it was just a dream, he fell back onto the bed, wanting nothing more than to drift back into it.

But it was Monday.

Work called.

bed for a couple more minutes,

then finally forced himself

front of the mirror

his face clean-shaven-it made him look younger,

guess he was already

on

"She only gave me a jacket.

returned to the mirror, turning side to side and checking his

confident, and still the same

Eaglioncile's single ladies.

few minutes later, River walked

in.

"Sister-in-law, good morning."

greeted him with a

wearing athletic gear-obviously just back from

replied. "If I don't run, I hit the gym and train. But you don't

was a

Serenity preferred running outdoors-unless it was raining. Then she would use

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