Elliot's usually bright eyes grew misty—so they're getting engaged? That's good then. "Alright Daddy, I can't wait for you to make an honest woman of Mommy. And heads up—I'm totally team baby sister! Whenever you two make that happen, I'll spoil her silly and protect her with my life." The boy had always carried this regret—dreaming of a little sister to pamper endlessly. What a shame this clueless dad only just found them after all these years. Still, an engagement meant progress. Not bad. Elliot was definitely rooting for Gordon. Gordon's mouth quirked involuntarily as his eyelids drooped. Seriously, which side of the family passed down this grown-up attitude? Since when did brothers make lifetime protection vows? That was a father's job! But this was the last thing on Gordon's min

