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.

a couple more minutes,

then finally

in front of the mirror and

face clean-shaven-it made him look younger,

he was already in his early

to put on the suit Romina had given

he muttered. "She only gave me a jacket.

the mirror, turning

was sharp, confident, and still the

of Eaglioncile's single ladies.

later, River walked downstairs—and spotted Serenity

in.

"Sister-in-law, good morning."

greeted him with

wearing athletic gear-obviously just

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

was a

it was raining. Then she would use the

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