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I shook my head slightly. "We could meet up later on."
Relief washed over his face. "Yes, we could do that."
Curiosity got the better of me. "What are you planning to do with your buddies?"
"Those buddies will include your two brothers," Oliver reminded me, raising an eyebrow.
I rolled my eyes. "Well, what are you planning to do?"
He shrugged nonchalantly. "Go to a cigar bar and drink brandy."
"That's boring," I teased, poking his chest.
Oliver chuckled. "But it's my party. I don't need to get crazy."
"And you're old," I added with a smirk. "In fact, some of your friends are old too."
He narrowed his eyes playfully. "Keep telling me I'm old, I'm gonna start believing it."
I tilted my head, genuinely curious now. "Are your friends ever planning to marry? You're the first."
"I'm the first domino," Oliver said confidently. "I bet the others will follow."
I couldn't help but laugh. "Always have to be the leader, don't you?"
His eyes gleamed with pride. "Damn right," he said, puffing out his chest slightly.
I shook my head in amusement and pushed his arms off me, turning around so I could see his face properly. He wore a silly little grin that made him look almost boyish, and my heart melted a little at the sight.
"I think it's time to get out," I announced, running a finger down his chest. "I'd like dessert."
Oliver's eyebrows shot up. "Any ideas?"
I bit my lip suggestively. "I thought we could feed each other ice cream."
His grin widened, eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Works for me."
After dessert, Oliver retreated to his office to handle some work. I sat in bed, aimlessly flipping through channels on the flat-screen television opposite me. The monotony quickly set in, so I decided to call Sadie to check in on everyone.
"Hey, perfect timing," Sadie greeted, sounding relieved.
"Why do you say that?" I asked, curious.
I reclined in bed, staring at the screen as Sadie talked. I felt exhausted but I hadn’t spoken to my former roommate in a while.
"I just put Teagan to bed, and your brother is working on something in his office."
I snorted. "Oliver is too. They just can't seem to tear themselves away. How are things going?"
"Very good," Sadie replied. "Finley is only going to the office two days a week, and he's been wonderful with Teagan."
"I'm surprised. I never thought he would be so confident as a father."
"Why do you say that?" Sadie asked, her tone inquisitive.
"He wasn't very patient with me when I was a little girl. He used to hand me off to Matthew."
"That was years ago. He even changes Teagan's diapers," she said, a hint of pride in her voice.
