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 more minutes, replaying the dream

then finally

washing up, he stood in front of the

clean-shaven-it made him

never guess he was already in

to put on the

he muttered. "She only gave me a

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

was sharp, confident, and still the

of Eaglioncile's single ladies. Their "Mr.

walked downstairs—and spotted Serenity

in.

"Sister-in-law, good morning."

him with

just back from her

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

there was a

was raining. Then she would use the

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