stops just inside the door
and says, “If I can get your attention please, I want to present to
you, Miss Jasmine Leblanc, the love of my life.” He smiles lovingly
down at me and says, “Jasmine these are my friends.” Then he takes
me from person to person introducing me.
He approaches the first group and says, “You
know Melanie, of course. This guy with the bedroom eyes is Barry
Farrady, Academy Award winning movie star, Melanie’s husband and
our host.”
I look at Barry, shake his hand, and then
smile, “Melanie told me you were handsome but that word doesn’t do
you justice. My goodness, Melanie, he’s a hunk!”
Laughing Melanie says, “So says you and fifty
million other women. He’s mine and don’t you ever forget it!”
Pinky struggles to tap down the jealousy that
rages through him at her words. Then he continues, “The cute little
guy is their son Jonathan and I’m sure you remember Melanie’s older
son, Eric. I will always be indebted to him. He is the reason I
found out you were still alive. He saw our prom picture on my
computer and recognized you immediately. After Melanie convinced me
Eric was right and you were still alive I started searching for
you.
I pull Eric into a warm embrace, “Of course I
remember Eric. He’s grown at least a foot since I last saw him.”
Whispering in his ear I say, “Thank you Eric. You are truly my
hero.” Eric turns a bright red and smiles a huge smile.
Moving down the line Pinky says, “You’ve
already met Skye, this is her husband Dylan, also known as Scoot,
and my boss. He owns Drake Security.”
I look as closely as I can at Dylan’s
handsome face but I don’t see any scar. They must have been pulling
my leg. Skye realizing what I am looking for says, “Here, Jasmine.”
She traces her finger down a tiny crease that looks like a normal
sign of aging.
“Wow, I never would have known. Do you think
the plastic surgeon can help me like that?”
Dylan smiles and says, “My scar was worse
than yours when he started so I’m sure you will be pleased with the
results.”
Pinky continues, “This young fellow is
Damian, Dylan’s son from a previous marriage, a computer genius in
the making. I’m sure you noticed they are expecting a new addition
to the family soon. You met Jesse earlier, she is Stump’s mother,
and this big guy next to her is known as Bear, Clarence Kincaid Sr.
He’s Stump’s father and a legend in his own right. He’s revered by
all of the Marine Corp for his bravery in Vietnam and we are
honored to call him a friend. I’m sure you can tell where he got
his name. When he first came to the ranch he had a full beard and
hair down to his waist. Jesse has done a fine job of cleaning him
up.”
I say, “It’s nice to meet you Bear. Stump
looks just like you. I’ll always be grateful to him for scooping me
up from beside that Montana highway.”
Pinky continues, “Next in line are Goose,
Reginald Willingham and his wife Evelyn. Evelyn is Dylan’s sister
and these two are her children, Jeff and Janie. The twins in the
stroller are their sons Ron and Randall.”
I say, “It’s nice to meet you. The twins are
adorable!”
Pinky continues, “The old guy on the end is
Bob Kenner and you’ve met his wife, Virginia. Virginia is Barry’s
mother. Bob is the foreman on the ranch next door, the Rocking J.
They raise and train very expensive cutting horses. The Rocking J
is owned by the next two guys in line. This is Jacob Murray, former
famous criminal defense attorney, and his wife Jana, their daughter
Dani and twin boys, Zachary and Mason. Next to him is his twin
brother, Jason Murray, rancher and investment counselor, and his
wife Jenny and their son, Neal.
Again I say, “It’s nice to meet all of
you.”
“Over here is Mark Brentwood and I think you
also met Patricia earlier. They are Melanie’s parents.”
Smiling I say, “Oh, it’s so nice to finally
meet you. Melanie has told me so much about you.”
Pinky
and says, “If I can get your attention please, I want to present to
you, Miss Jasmine Leblanc, the love of my life.” He smiles lovingly
down at me and says, “Jasmine these are my friends.” Then he takes
me from person to person introducing me.
He approaches the first group and says, “You
know Melanie, of course. This guy with the bedroom eyes is Barry
Farrady, Academy Award winning movie star, Melanie’s husband and
our host.”
I look at Barry, shake his hand, and then
smile, “Melanie told me you were handsome but that word doesn’t do
you justice. My goodness, Melanie, he’s a hunk!”
Laughing Melanie says, “So says you and fifty
million other women. He’s mine and don’t you ever forget it!”
Pinky struggles to tap down the jealousy that
rages through him at her words. Then he continues, “The cute little
guy is their son Jonathan and I’m sure you remember Melanie’s older
son, Eric. I will always be indebted to him. He is the reason I
found out you were still alive. He saw our prom picture on my
computer and recognized you immediately. After Melanie convinced me
Eric was right and you were still alive I started searching for
you.
I pull Eric into a warm embrace, “Of course I
remember Eric. He’s grown at least a foot since I last saw him.”
Whispering in his ear I say, “Thank you Eric. You are truly my
hero.” Eric turns a bright red and smiles a huge smile.
Moving down the line Pinky says, “You’ve
already met Skye, this is her husband Dylan, also known as Scoot,
and my boss. He owns Drake Security.”
I look as closely as I can at Dylan’s
handsome face but I don’t see any scar. They must have been pulling
my leg. Skye realizing what I am looking for says, “Here, Jasmine.”
She traces her finger down a tiny crease that looks like a normal
sign of aging.
“Wow, I never would have known. Do you think
the plastic surgeon can help me like that?”
Dylan smiles and says, “My scar was worse
than yours when he started so I’m sure you will be pleased with the
results.”
Pinky continues, “This young fellow is
Damian, Dylan’s son from a previous marriage, a computer genius in
the making. I’m sure you noticed they are expecting a new addition
to the family soon. You met Jesse earlier, she is Stump’s mother,
and this big guy next to her is known as Bear, Clarence Kincaid Sr.
He’s Stump’s father and a legend in his own right. He’s revered by
all of the Marine Corp for his bravery in Vietnam and we are
honored to call him a friend. I’m sure you can tell where he got
his name. When he first came to the ranch he had a full beard and
hair down to his waist. Jesse has done a fine job of cleaning him
up.”
I say, “It’s nice to meet you Bear. Stump
looks just like you. I’ll always be grateful to him for scooping me
up from beside that Montana highway.”
Pinky continues, “Next in line are Goose,
Reginald Willingham and his wife Evelyn. Evelyn is Dylan’s sister
and these two are her children, Jeff and Janie. The twins in the
stroller are their sons Ron and Randall.”
I say, “It’s nice to meet you. The twins are
adorable!”
Pinky continues, “The old guy on the end is
Bob Kenner and you’ve met his wife, Virginia. Virginia is Barry’s
mother. Bob is the foreman on the ranch next door, the Rocking J.
They raise and train very expensive cutting horses. The Rocking J
is owned by the next two guys in line. This is Jacob Murray, former
famous criminal defense attorney, and his wife Jana, their daughter
Dani and twin boys, Zachary and Mason. Next to him is his twin
brother, Jason Murray, rancher and investment counselor, and his
wife Jenny and their son, Neal.
Again I say, “It’s nice to meet all of
you.”
“Over here is Mark Brentwood and I think you
also met Patricia earlier. They are Melanie’s parents.”
Smiling I say, “Oh, it’s so nice to finally
meet you. Melanie has told me so much about you.”
Pinky
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