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Groaning, Willow grabbed her mom’s arm. “Come on, Mom. Let’s get you home before you start planning the next wedding.”

“Yours, I hope?” Arlene grinned.

“Mo-o-m!” Willow rolled her eyes before she turned away. “Luke!” she called. “Come on, we’re leaving!”

“I’ve booked a table for us at the Graff tomorrow,” said Becket. “My treat. You lovebirds are also welcome to join, but I’m sure—”

Hayden put his arms around Laura’s shoulders. “We’ll be busy.”

Just then, Luke came running toward them, Jessie at his heels. “I’m staying with Grandma till Monday,” he said as he grabbed Laura’s hand. “I’ll miss you, Mom.”

Laura crouched down and hugged him. Hayden had to swallow against the lump in his throat. Look at them—his wife, his son, his family.

Laura got up and, with his arm around her, they waved their family good-bye.

“So, Mrs. Weston, I don’t know about you, but right now, I only have one thing on my mind.”

Turning in his arms, she laughed. “If it involves getting naked, I’m in.”

Picking her up, he strode toward the front door. “That’s exactly what I was thinking.”

Slipping her arms around his neck, she smiled. “So this is what happens when you fall for a cowboy?”

Holding her close, he took the stairs two at a time. “Exactly.”

The End