“The prodigal returns!” Mitch crowed as he opened the front door.
“Prodigal my ass.” Liam pushed past him and headed straight for the kitchen to add the six pack he’d brought to the fridge.
Mitch followed him into the massive cook’s kitchen, full of gleaming stainless, granite, and high-end appliances that rarely saw use. “We haven’t seen hide nor hair of you since the playground was finished.”
“In case it’s escaped your notice, I’ve been kinda busy.”
“Oh, it’s escaped nobody’s notice, buddy boy.” Judd smirked and handed him a cold Abita. “Not that anybody blames you for spending all your available time with the very fine Miss Gower.”
“She’s way prettier to look at than all y’all, that’s for damned sure.”
Mitch punched some buttons on the microwave before turning his attention back t
