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And me. They carved out my own role for me to focus on what I am passionate about, making sure families were kept in the loop when it came to the end-of-life care of their loved ones. My leading role also focused on care and support for the sick and elderly. And with the patent for the Alzheimer’s drug and distribution still under Kane’s name, it became the start of a successful launch for Heaven’s Roost.
The last hurdle was the press swarming around Sawyer and my pregnancy, so Kane stepped up once more and publicly claimed my child as his. It was merely some misinformation, but my relationship, and my child, was with him. This killed all rumors that Sawyer had gotten an employee pregnant, and technically, it might even be true. We wouldn’t know until the baby was born, and by then, it wouldn’t matter.
We had a new company, I had a new job and life was finally on the right track.
“Hey chick!” Bianca slid into the seat across from me and tapped my knee. “How are you finding the heat?”
“I’m getting there,” I chuckled, chasing a few droplets of condensation down my glass. “Are you enjoying the party?”
“It’s amazing!” Bianca's hair was tinsel-adorned, and her face was ablaze with excitement. Congratulations on the company launch! You know, if you ever need an assistant, please just give me a call. I mean, I love my job, but it’s kind of hard to be comfortable when you feel like you’re one phone call away from being fired again.”
Working alongside my best friend? I couldn’t ask for anything better.
“Well, why don’t you then?” I offered with a smile.
Bianca popped a cherry into her mouth, then frowned. “Why don’t I what?”
“Come and work with me. I’ll be honest. I don’t know how a lot of this works, but I’m pretty sure we could find something. I mean, think of all the people who will come into facilities like the one my mother is in with pets they can no longer care for. I think there could be something there.”
“You mean it? Don’t joke with me, chick!”
“Of course I mean it,” I laughed, leaning forward and clasping her hand. “I would love it if you would come and work with me.”
“Oh my god!” Bianca squealed and threw her arms around my shoulders in a tight hug. “This is amazing!”
Her cheers warmed my heart and brought a sweet tear to my eye that lasted until the night began to wind down and the cake was brought out. A chorus of Happy Birthday’s rose up
As I wandered the party, speaking and chatting with guests, I spotted Liam by the balcony, deep in conversation with Marie. Curious if it was about the dog, I walked closer.
“How do you feel about Callie sticking around with us for a lot longer?” Liam asked.
“She has to, silly,” Marie replied with a sigh. “How else will she have the baby? Do you want her to go to the moon?”
“No,” Liam chuckled. “But you know that I love her, don’t you?”
“Yes.”
“And I want to know how you feel about that.”
I stopped, suddenly aware I probably wasn’t supposed to hear this conversation.
“You were sad,” Marie said. “All the time. Even when you smiled, you were sad. Then we came here and now you’re happy. So I’m happy.”
Liam’s eyes sparkled with tears in the light, then he pulled Marie into a bear hug until she squealed for release.
“I love you, kiddo.”
“I love you too, now get off!”
With a soft chuckle, I turned away and ended up in Kane’s arms. He cupped my face with his palm and pulled me into a sweet, soft kiss.
“As of two minutes ago, the new logo for Harvest Roost has officially been placed on the building,” he grinned. “Now, we’re officially a home for everyone.”
“You’re so corny,” I chuckled.
Lips pressed against the back of my shoulder. I tilted my head and glimpsed Sawyer.
“Corner is good, though, right?” Sawyer asked, stepping around me so I didn’t have to crane my neck.
