Kate walked to her hotel thinking about dinner later that evening with AJ. If things continued with Jake, she would need someone to give her away on her wedding day. Her first choice would be AJ. In the back of her mind, was the thought Uncle Lance would be disappointed if he was not asked to fill that role.
AJ rushed home and dressed for his evening with Kate. He was thankful no national security incident was thrown into his lap at the last minute. His life had been hectic from day one at the agency, except when he dined with the charming woman he met during his latest assignment. He didn't want her thrown to the wolves and vowed he would always have her back.
He met Kate at the hotel and her glowing face said the meeting went well. Relief flooded his body when hearing the news because
