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, replaying

finally

he stood in front

always kept his face clean-shaven-it made him look

was

to put on the suit Romina

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

was dressed, he returned to the mirror, turning side to side and checking his

sharp, confident, and still the same handsome River

of Eaglioncile's single ladies. Their "Mr.

walked downstairs—and

in.

"Sister-in-law, good morning."

him

gear-obviously just back from her

replied. "If

was a

running outdoors-unless it was raining. Then

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