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himself.
    “Are you trying to make me look bad, bro?” James walked closer to investigate and clamped his hand down on John’s shoulder.
    “Well, I’m the cool uncle. You’re just the dad,” John boasted.
    “I wonder what our younger brothers would say about that.” James walked around the structure to check everything out.
    “They already know I’m the cool uncle.” John laughed as Stephanie tucked herself under his arm. They were so happy together, but they still wanted a baby. They were constantly asking James to bring Mason over for a playdate with Danny.
    “I ran into your sister today.” James tried to sound casual as he hoisted Mason up on top of the fort. “Well, actually I grabbed Danny before he got hit by a car.” The wide eyes and gasps from John and Stephanie told James he needed to explain quickly.
    James told them how Danny had gotten away from Marina and ran out into the parking lot. His own heart had almost stopped when Danny darted out in front of the oncoming car, which was why he’d run full speed towards him. Danny had become like a nephew to him since he spent so much time with John but in no way did he think of the boy’s mother the same as a sister.
    “He’s a little bugger sometimes,” Stephanie said. “Actually, I just invited Marina and Danny over for supper.”
    “That’s nice.” James kept his focus on Mason to try to hide how his heart went into overdrive at the mention of her name.
    “Why don’t you and Mason stay too?” Stephanie smiled and her green eyes sparkled. He knew what she was doing, but the smell of roast beef was making him drool so it was making it hard to say no, plus, he’d get to see Marina again.
    “Sure, why not?” James said.
    “Good. The boys can play for a bit, and we can spend some time together before John and I leave for the airport.”
    “What time do you have to be there?” James followed Stephanie back into the house, leaving John outside with Mason.
    “We’ve got to be at the airport by nine tonight, but our flight doesn’t leave until eleven.” She grabbed a set of oven mitts off the counter and opened the oven door.
    “Hopefully, you’ll have a great time.” James glanced out through the window and watched John push Mason on the swing.
    “I’ll be doing nothing but relaxing.” Stephanie recovered the roaster she’d taken out of the oven and pushed it back into the oven. “It should be ready shortly.” Stephanie wiped her hands with the cloth she pulled off the counter. While he and Stephanie were talking, Mason came rushing through the patio door squealing with John behind him growling like a fool.
    “Unca John’s a monster.” Mason giggled and hid behind James.
    “You’re a big youngster.” James rolled his eyes.
    “I’m just a big kid at heart.” John stood behind Stephanie and snaked his arms around her waist as he growled into her neck.
    “If you don’t let me go you’re going for a time-out.” Stephanie giggled.
    “Gonna send me to my room?” John turned her around and pulled her into his arms.
    “No that wouldn’t exactly be a punishment for you.” Stephanie smiled.
    “Child in the room,” James reminded the couple as they started to get a bit too intimate.
    “Kissin’ girls is gross, Unca John.” Mason made a gagging sound.
    “Oh is it now.” Stephanie pulled away from John and chased Mason into the living room.
    The love they had for each other was obvious to anyone who met them. Their relationship had been such a whirlwind, but there was no doubt they were meant for each other. The twinge of jealousy that hit him every time he saw them being affectionate made him feel like an ass. He was happy for John but James didn’t have that anymore, and no matter how many times he was told he’d find it again; it was still hard to believe. The only woman to even draw his attention since Sarah passed was Marina, but it seemed nothing would ever happen between them.
    “What’s with the long face,