Page 185 of Lessons in Chemistry

He shrugs.

“You would be in charge of the company’s agenda,” Casey says.

“True.”

“If you wanted to concentrate on low-cost medicine, you could. If you wanted to concentrate on curing cancer, you could. If you wanted to focus on neurological medicines with minimal side effects, you could.”

Emory laughs. “I get the idea, Casey. I’d have to make sure the company is profitable, but you’re right. I could have pet projects that could make a huge difference in people’s lives.”

“Which is why I think we should accept,” I say.

“You do?”

“Yes.”

“I thought you weren’t interested in having anything to do with his company?”

I stare at my palms. “I’m not. But I’m interested in you. I will do anything to help you achieve your dreams. Casey has his pool. I’m a head chef. Now it’s your turn. You could change the world, Emory.”

He blushes. “I don’t know about that.”

“I do,” Casey says.

“So do I.”

Emory rubs his cheeks. “I love you both so much. Thank you for believing in me.”

“Always,” I say.

“Let’s do it. Let’s run your dad’s company between us.”

“I’m happy being a silent partner if that’s okay with the two of you,” Casey says.

I kiss him on the cheek. “Of course it is. I don’t want to be much more than that either.”

“But you’ll be on the board, won’t you?” Emory asks.

“Yes.” I squeeze his hand.

“Good. I need at least one of you there to make sure I’m not screwing up.”

I snort. “Like I’ll have enough of a clue to be able to do that. Besides, you won’t screw up.”

“What now?” Emory asks.

“Well, we need to call Dad and tell him we accept his offer. But not right now. It can wait until tomorrow. Right now, I want to go to bed with my beautiful partners and show you how much I love you.”

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