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.

rolled around in bed for a couple more minutes, replaying the

finally

in front of the mirror

his face clean-shaven-it made him

was already

went to put on the suit Romina had given

tie," he muttered. "She only gave me a jacket.

dressed, he returned to the mirror, turning side to side and

sharp, confident, and

of Eaglioncile's single ladies. Their "Mr.

minutes later, River walked downstairs—and spotted Serenity just

in.

"Sister-in-law, good morning."

she greeted him

was wearing athletic gear-obviously just back from her

He hadn't exercised that morning. "I'm used to it," Serenity replied. "If I don't run,

there was

Serenity preferred running outdoors-unless it was raining.

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