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“When things went bad between me and Marley, I flew to California. I told her I was willing to move there to be with her.”
“Were you?” I hadn’t heard about this.
“I’d do anything for her. If you feel the same way about Fiona, you’ll know what you need to do.”
Then he walked out of the room. I heard the clang of his tools hitting the metal storage box as he put them away.
I let my head drop back, and I sighed. I loved her, and I knew I wouldn’t get another chance at this. I had to go all out, and if that meant making a contingency plan for the hotel, I’d need to do it.
I’d talk to Marley about what would need to happen for me to be more flexible, whether it was a possibility to manage the hotel from Chicago or wherever Fiona was.
* * *
The next few days were busy. I worked on the projector room with Heath since his crew was needed on another project—a kitchen that had to be completed before Christmas.
We cleared the old equipment out of the room, building new shelves and a table. It felt good to work with my hands again.
When it was completed, we set up the new equipment, then stood back to see how it looked.
“You do good work. I think your specialty is custom woodwork,” Heath observed.
“I enjoyed it.”
“How would you like to do this kind of thing for me? Whenever we have custom projects, whether it’s shelving, cupboards, or even a window seat.”
I sighed. “I’d love to, but I can’t commit to anything right now. Not until I figure things out with Fiona.”
Heath nodded. “The offer still stands.”
“I appreciate it. You’ve been nothing but supportive since I got back.”
Heath clasped my shoulder. “You’re my best friend and future brother-in-law.”
His reference to being my brother-in-law didn’t bother me like it used to. I was happy for him. “You thought about a date for a wedding?”
“Marley wants to get married on Christmas Eve.”
I tipped my head to the side. “This Christmas Eve? You’re kidding.”
“She’s already hired a wedding planning service in town, and one of their wedding planners, Aria from Happily Ever Afters. She wants to keep the guests to family and friends. It will be small.”
“Where does she want to get married?” I asked him.
“She wants to get married on the front steps and hold the reception in the ballroom.”
“Of my inn?” My brain was trying to keep up with this information. We were planning for a grand opening of the theater which would include a private family showing the day before Christmas Eve. Now we had to plan a wedding for my sister too?
Heath shot me a look. “Last time I checked, it was yours and Marley’s.”
“I didn’t mean anything by it. I’m just feeling a little overwhelmed. This is the first time I’m hearing of it.”
“You don’t need to do anything except stand by my side at the altar.”
“You want me to be your best man?” My chest swelled with pride.
Heath smiled. “You’re my best friend, and Marley’s your sister. We wouldn’t be here without you.”
“I’d love to stand up for you,” I said, giving him a hug. “And welcome you to the family.”
