The Runaway Groom

Then, everyone burst into laughter!

Tommy was confused—why was everyone laughing?

Did he say something wrong? Why did he feel like he was being mocked and why?

Blinking his round, large eyes, he asked, "Why is everyone laughing?" Irene simply picked him up to her seat. "You just stick with me, okay?" "Why?" Tommy asked.

Irene had no idea how to explain, when Zachary butted in. "Because you're a bother.”

Tommy frowned. "How did I bother you?"

Zachary was speechless, since Tommy was bothering James and not him.

Still, he said, "James just got married and you're bothering his bride. How is that not a bother?"

"Aunt Erin is his wife, but she's my aunt! And she said she loves me more."

Zachary grinned. "Well, James can really love your aunt—"

"Shut it."

was cut short as everyone was glaring at him coolly, his poor choice of

gave in immediately.

that the plane would land once he

so Irene brought him some food and some picture

he was, their plane was almost landing, so

waited at the front door. As such, everyone could rest once they returned, and there was food waiting

with you." Irene shook her head. "It's fine. I'm sure you have a lot of stuff waiting

but she wrapped her hands around his

her head. "Call me if anything happens. Don't

and left before she even had a drink

was busy taking care of his daughter in his room and finally noticed that Irene

"Where's Irene?" he asked.

looked up at him but

his

to answer. "Eating can't keep you quiet,

were holding back