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.

couple more minutes,

then finally

in front of the mirror

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

was already in

went to put on

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

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

sharp, confident, and

of Eaglioncile's single ladies.

minutes later, River walked downstairs—and spotted Serenity just

in.

"Sister-in-law, good morning."

greeted him

gear-obviously just back from

hadn't exercised that morning. "I'm used to it," Serenity replied. "If I don't run, I hit the gym and train. But you don't have

was a

it was raining. Then she would use

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