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"Yeah, mine too." He was a bit green in the face. "This is why Ms. Williams didn't want to go on it last time."

I laughed. "You tried to talk her into going on that?" I couldn't imagine a sixty-year-old woman on that death trap. I had no idea howIsurvived it or why they even allowed kids on. But clearly it wasn't unsafe, just… unhinged.

Jeremy scooted closer to me. "Thank you so much, Riley. This was the best day ever."

I gave him a half hug.

"You're the best nanny I’ve ever had. Do you think you can visit me even when you start working your other job?"

I hesitated. "We'd have to check with your dad."

"I'm sure Dad will say yes."

"Oh, buddy, I'm not even sure how my schedule will be once I start working. I've heard that lawyers have to work until late in the evening every day."

His smile fell, and the light went out of his eyes.

Damn it, I didn't want to disappoint him. But wasn’t it better if I prepared him now? The truth was that after these three months, I probably wouldn’t see him or his dad ever again.

Nowmysmile fell.

"But we'll see," I added. "Maybe we can work something out." The light was back in his eyes now, at least. "Feeling better?" I was asking myself too. I wanted more.

Shit, what was I even thinking?

"Yes. Can I go on one last roller coaster before we go home?"

My brain was still spinning in my mind, and not because of the roller coaster. But I couldn't say no.

“Sure, let's go. One more round, and then we're done."

"Yes!" he cheered, then started tugging me in that direction.

CHAPTER TWELVE

Duncan

"I have a good feeling about it, but we should discuss it with everyone,” I said.

Wyatt, Knox, and Finn were in my office, and we were debating the pros and cons of a property they’d found in Napa Valley. They’d spent the Fourth of July there while the rest of us were at our parents’ place. Chase and Griffin hadn’t had time to join us this afternoon.

"Sure, but we're going to fly out to check it out more thoroughly, and we wanted to touch base before that," Wyatt said.

I laughed. "You three are just looking for an excuse to fly to Napa Valley."

"Obviously," Finn said. "But if we can count it as a business expense, even better." Not that we had any need for it. We all had plenty of money, but we were conscious about finances anyway.

"What plans do you have for the weekend?" Wyatt asked me.

Knox and Finn exchanged a glance. They looked as if they were holding back laughter.

"Why do you ask?"

"Just wondering if you're going to make any more oatmeal breakfasts," Finn said. Knox burst out laughing.

"How long have you been sitting on that?" I asked my brothers.

"Oh, since we stepped into your office, but we figured it was best to end the conversation with it so we didn't hijack the whole discussion," Knox informed me.