The Runaway Groom

Erin smiled in anticipation. "What is it?"

“You'll know when you get there,” Irene replied.

Tommy tugged on the hem of her shirt, curious as well. "Mommy, what is it?"

Irene tapped his little nose and said, "You're just a kid. You don't need to know—come on, let's eat something tasty."

The wedding reception must have started, and she turned toward Erin and asked, "Are you hungry? I can get you something to fill your stomach for the time being."

“I'm not hungry,” Erin replied.

"Okay." Irene smiled. "We will be going now."

Erin nodded. "See you later.”

Irene did not see Isaac at their family's table, and Mrs. Watson told her that Mick had taken Isaac away.

She took Baby off Mrs. Watson's hands, who flailed while babbling, "Mama, mama..."

Irene took his little hand and kissed it. "Be good.”

days. Just leave him to me— you

can eat with Tommy. I'll

eat first

now." Irene's focus remained

considered Mrs. Watson family, so it did not matter who ate first.

it was Minervan cuisine,

and started eating happily without needing Mrs.

well, since there was

Irene ate as well since there would be a

to be there as well, since she was close with James and Erin, and being away

it was clear that Baby was not going to settle down, so Mrs. Watson quickly finished her portion and switched places with Irene. When James and

if she was just there to attend their wedding, while James and Erin were the main event, she stayed there for a

evening, Zachary was eager to make a ruckus at the bridal suite. Irene did not have the time to join, since

too, and staying outside for

can babysit," Irene

"Forget it. James would get

shaping up to be a good father, giving up on playing now that he had a

in." Zachary got into the car