All They Wanted (Wanted 5.6)

Gunner walked up and wrapped his arms around Ellie and kissed her on the cheek. “What are you girls all talking about with those smiles on your face?”

“The first time you ever kissed me down at Zilker Park.”

Gunner’s face lit up as he flashed that dimple of his. “Best day of my life.”

Ellie turned and looked up at him. “Really?”

“Well, one of the best days of my life.”

He leaned down and gently kissed her while Gus started barking. Gunner laughed and gave Gus a quick pat on the side and told him to get into the canoe, which he did. He gave Ellie one more kiss and gently ran his finger down her cheek.

A warmth spread over my body as I took in their love. Peeking over to Jeff, I watched as he and Josh argued about which way to go on the lake. I shook my head. What is it with those two lately?

I focused back on the kissing love birds. “All right, all right. Stop sucking face, you two. You’re going to make me gag any second and we all know how weak my stomach is right now.”

Heather pushed my arm as I turned to her and winked.

Jeff picked me up as I let out a small yelp. “Let me help you into the boat, babe.”

With a quick kiss on the lips, I thanked him as he gently placed me in the canoe. Jeff turned to Josh and asked, “You need help getting in, Josh?”

Of course he ignored Jeff.

“Watch out there. I see a butterfly heading your way,” Jeff called out. Josh simply lifted his hand and shot Jeff the finger.

“Stop teasing him about that,” Ellie said as she lightly punched her brother on the arm. “It’s bad enough he sprained his ankle.”

Jeff tossed his head back. “He’ll live. He’s already walking around on it fine.”

Ellie’s hands went to her hips. “Why are the two of you going after each other so hard?”

With a shrug, Jeff replied, “I don’t know. It’s fun?”

Rolling her eyes, Ellie walked over to Gunner. He helped her into the canoe then pushed it into the lake and jumped in.

“Ready?” Jeff asked.

With a smile and nod, I replied, “Yep.”

Pushing the canoe into the water, Jeff quickly jumped in. He glanced back and frowned. “Shit, I should have helped Josh.”

My heart melted. No matter how much the two of them bickered and fought, they really were like brothers. I watched as Josh pushed the canoe into the water and barely threw himself into the canoe. Heather laughed as she helped him into the boat.

“I can’t believe they are having twins,” I said.

Jeff started rowing us further out as he peeked over his shoulder. “I think Josh is finally over the initial shock of it all. Now he’s just nervous about the wedding. Then I think the whole twins thing will hit him again.”

I chewed on my lip. “I can’t imagine. I’m worried with having another one along with Luke! What would two the same age be like?”

With a light-hearted chuckle, Jeff shook his head. “Lots of sleepless nights that’s for sure.”

My eyes burned with the threat of tears.

Jeff reached out and took my hand. “Hey, what’s wrong?”

“I’m not sure. What if things change?” I asked while I wiped a tear away.

His brows narrowed in. “What do you mean?”