“Table set, dinner cooking, wine chilling, is there anything we forgot?” Rob asked nervously.
“Not that I can think of. So let’s sit and relax until they get here.”
“Easier said than done, in my case. Damn it, Darren, I’m, well, not scared but what if Jesse decides he’s not happy about my being here on a permanent basis? It was okay with him when he thought I was under some strange kind of protective custody, but now?”
“He likes you. Okay, he might find it hard to accept that we’re moving toward being a couple, although I don’t think it’s how he feels, but he’ll deal.” Darren chuckled. “He doesn’t really have a say in the matter.”
“No, but he could still let you know he doesn’t approve, which wouldn’t make your day.”
“Rob, don’t go looking for trouble. Okay? It’s going to be fine, I p
