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.

around in bed for a couple

finally forced

in front of the mirror

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

guess he was already in his early

went to put on the suit Romina

only gave me a jacket.

dressed, he returned to the mirror, turning side to

was sharp, confident,

heartthrob of Eaglioncile's single ladies.

walked downstairs—and spotted Serenity just

in.

"Sister-in-law, good morning."

him with

athletic gear-obviously just back from her morning

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

there was

preferred running outdoors-unless it was raining.

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