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.”

refuses to settle down these days. Just leave him to me— you should eat." Mrs. Watson held out

"You can eat with Tommy. I'll

to eat first as she was a

good now." Irene's focus remained on

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

it was Minervan cuisine, the ingredients

with food and started eating happily without

Watson quickly ate as well, since there was not much time

as well since

was close with James

portion and switched places with Irene. When James and Erin had their toast, Irene finally spotted Isaac but did not go

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 that was for friends and she had

I think I'm heading home as well," Zachary said, remembering that he had a daughter too, and staying outside for too long was no good since he should be home to take

babysit,"

shook his head. "Forget it. James would get embarrassed if I

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

Get in." Zachary got