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beautiful?”
    Colin grimaced, ready to intervene at any moment if the sailor got too forward. He knew Kenzie’s bad experience in the past made her wary of men. But his sister didn’t even seem fazed as she rang up the sailor’s tab.
    “It’s Kenzie.” She took the twenty-dollar bill from him and tilted her head. “I’m assuming I can keep the change as a tip?”
    “For one beer?” The sailor looked stunned, but then a slow grin spread and he backed away. “You know what? Yeah, you keep it. I’m sure I’ll see you again soon, Kenzie.”
    “Oh, I’m quite certain you will.”
    Seeing his sister’s lips quirk, Colin knew she’d be just fine. Even still, he waited until the sailor had left before calling out, “Have Aleck walk you to your car tonight, Kenz.”
    She winked and pocketed the tip. “Always do. Goodnight, dear brother.”
    Pulling his keys out, he waved to the rest of the group and then headed out the door.
    Interesting night, really. Flirting going on just about between everyone and anyone, while he, on the other hand, had been feeling anything but flirtatious. Then again, the only woman he’d really talked to had been Hailey. And flirting with Hailey was about as likely to happen as him pulling a spoon from his arse.
    Not that he was opposed to flirting or being in a relationship—when it was the right woman. Actually, out of the four McLaughlin children, everyone had assumed he’d be most likely to be married by now. And until Ian had gotten engaged, Colin had been the closest one to walking down the aisle.
    Though technically he’d made the walk; it was his bride who hadn’t. Dismissing that unpleasant memory, he climbed into his truck and made the half-hour drive home.
     
     
    “Now, you’re sure you’re okay taking her?”
    Colin shoved his hands in pockets and glanced around Sarah’s house, grinning at the couple hovering near the door.
    “You can’t be serious. Emily’s a ten-year-old lass. How much trouble can she be, aye?”
    Sarah and Ian exchanged a glance before Sarah gave a soft laugh. “You say that now, but I don’t think you’ve spent more than five minutes alone with her.”
    “Ah, well, Kenzie has, and she says she’s very well behaved.”
    Ian just winked and slapped his shoulder. “Very well then. We’ll just be off to Seattle for the day. You can give us a call if anything goes wrong.”
    “Nothing will go wrong,” he assured them.
    Sarah nodded, and cast a glance out the window to where Emily was doing flips on the lawn. “We’ll plan on catching the ten o’clock ferry back to the island and should be home probably by ten thirty.”
    “Lovely. And we’ll be here waiting. Shall I have her tucked into bed at a certain time?”
    Ian scowled. “No, it’s summer. Let her stay up.”
    “Ian.” Sarah elbowed him in the side. “I thought we decided on a nine thirty summer bedtime.”
    “Flexibility, doll.” He leaned down to place a quick kiss against the protest that rose from her lips. “Besides, let her enjoy a bit of extra time with her uncle.”
    Envying their loving relationship a bit more than he cared to acknowledge, Colin turned his attention to the window to watch Emily.She seemed to do quite well playing by herself—he could see her chatting aloud though nobody was around—as she did cartwheels.
    Though it probably wouldn’t be long before Emily was no longer an only child. Not with the way Sarah and Ian were the shining example of lovers given a second chance.
    “All right then. We’ll just be heading out.” Ian gave his shoulder another light slap. “Thanks again.”
    “Thanks, Colin.” Sarah stood on her tiptoes and kissed his cheek. “You’re the best.”
    As they disappeared out the door, Emily rushed inside.
    “Uncle Colin! When did you get here? I’m so excited we’re hanging out today. What are we going to do?” She barely paused to take a breath as she gripped his hand in an impressive grasp. “You’re the only