She looks up as we enter. “Deacon! Campbell!” Her cheerful voice fills the room as she makes her way toward us.
Deacon pulls her into a hug and kisses her on the top of her head.
She then pulls me into a loving embrace, wrapping her arms around my back. “It’s so good to have you here, Campbell! I’ve heard so many wonderful things about you.”
“Thanks for having me, Mrs. Montgomery.”
“Oh, sweetie, call me Lauren. I hope you’re hungry. I made Deacon’s favorite, chicken fettuccini alfredo!”
Just then, I’m hit on the side by little Laney as she wraps her arms around my waist.
I look down, “Hi, Laney. Good to see you.”
“I’m so glad you could come. Deacon talks about you all the time.” Laney’s little voice echoes through the space.
“Does he now?” I look to Deacon as a smile forms, lightin
