Chapter 7
“I don’t think your sitter is going to have much to do tonight,” Shaun explained later. “Kira’s sacked out on the bed and Mac’s pretty close to it herself.”
“Jesus, what did you do to those kids?” Paul asked laughingly.
“More like what they did to me,” Shaun laughed back. “I think they had me all over that place, especially Mac. And how can a three year old practically down a whole pizza? Mac barely ate, but Kira had one hell of an appetite. Must take after Daddy!”
“So many have told me. I just hope they don’t sleep too long, because they’ll be up half the night otherwise.”
“If they know Montana’s coming, I seriously doubt it,” Shaun nodded. “Of course, I don’t think they’ll be rowdy enough to drive her nuts anyway, even if they do wake up. But I got to say I think you may have gotten yourself a girl they actually like.”
“Never mind,” Paul said. “I just got that speech from Mimi over lunch today. Don’t you even think about starting on that too.”
“I didn’t have to. Mariah already told me you’re planning to ask Montana out anyway.”
“Jesus tap dancing Christ, is nothing sacred among you women?”
“Not as far as you’re concerned, love,” Shaun winked. “So when do you plan to ask for this big date?”
Paul raised an eyebrow. “For me to know and you two chicks to find out. My love life shouldn’t be up as your favorite subject for discussion. Oquela.”
“Be thankful it isn’t your sex life,” Shaun laughed. “Oh wait….”
“If you seriously value your life, Shaun, you wouldn’t even think about going there. I get enough shit about that from Brian as it is.”
“Anyway, I’m siding with Mariah on the fact those girls need a mom, or at least a woman closest to it. Someone who doesn’t give a damn who or what you are, your status, your paycheck, or any of that. Look, Super Jock, you came close to having someone like that and you ended up blowing it. You got a second chance, this time being Montana; don‘t mess this one up too. She’s a good lady.”
“Thank you, Cupid Shaun. I will keep that in mind.”
“Throw all the sarcasm you want, but I know I’m right. Mariah and I wouldn’t ride your butt so much if we didn’t love you, you know.”
“Like you two have the corner market on love lives. Neither of you has ever been married, for one.”
“No, but I’ve seen a lot of people with broken hearts. Think about it, Paul; you’re looking in the wrong places for a mom figure for those baby girls. I’m with Mariah saying that you should give Montana a chance. The girls like her, and she isn’t some stupid piece of trash out after who you are and what you have. Outside of a stiff kick in the butt, she’s exactly what you need.”
“Well, if you must know, I’m planning on asking Montana tonight if she’d like to go out for coffee sometime.”
“Wow, tonight? You’re working pretty quick there, big boy.”
“It’s just coffee, Shaun; I’m not proposing marriage or trying to get laid. Jesus.”
She patted his shoulder. “In any case, keep us women informed on that, will you? For some strange reason, I think this one may actually work out for you.”
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