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I'm very impressed, you're quite the little homemaker," my momma complimented her. "Devin tells me you're short on clothing, and I let him know I have some things for you. I was thinking you may feel more comfortable going shopping for underclothes with me instead of him." When my momma said that, Emma blushed and nodded yes.
    "Why would she want to go underwear shopping with her momma-in-law? Doesn't she want you to pick out what you like?" Clayton asked. I quickly apologized to Emma, as I shoved Clayton out of my apartment.
    I was going to have to have a long talk with my brother.

Chapter 7 – Kindred Spirits
     
    I went outside with Clayton and closed the door behind me. I was ready to ream him a new one.
    "What the heck?" he asked.
    "Will you shut up!" I growled.
    "I don't see what I did wrong."
    "Can't you see she's just a baby? I'm not messing with her, Clay," I snapped.
    His brow furrowed, confused. "I don't get it. You're married, but you’re not…"
    I rolled my eyes. "Clayton, I'm trying to help her. I'm not sleeping with her."
    "Help her what?" he asked like the big dumb oaf he was.
    "Clayton, go home, and maybe momma will explain it to you later."
    He frowned at me. "Fine, you guys aren't being all that nice, anyway. I'm going to go get me some candy and watch a game," he said and stomped away.
    I walked back into my apartment, hanging my head. "I'm so sorry, Emma, I should’ve explained to him before I let him meet you."
    She nodded alright and then looked between my momma and me. “Do you mind coming with us?" she asked nervously.
    "No, sure, not a problem, let me just grab my keys."
    "Devin, I think we should take my car. Besides the fact that all three of us can't fit on your motorcycle, you have nowhere to stow anything."
    "Oh yeah," I smiled sheepishly.
    I was going to need to look into getting a car at some point, now that I had someone besides myself to look after.
    We followed my momma down the steps and into The Magnolia, our family restaurant, which she ran. She walked into the kitchen where Eli was working and explained she would be gone this morning, but she would be back for the lunch rush. She failed to notice how Emma hid behind me. Eli's eyes narrowed at her, mistaking her fear and hiding for finding his appearance appalling. Eli had a huge burn scar down the left side of his face, neck and body and preferred to work in the back, away from people.
    My momma finally noticed and cleared her throat, getting Eli's attention. "Mr. Grover, I’d like you to meet my new daughter-in-law, Ms. Emma. She’s very shy, especially around gentlemen, so please don't feel offended if she doesn't speak to you."
    Eli looked at her again, a little softer this time, and I pulled Emma tighter into my arms. "Can you wave hi?" I whispered, and she pulled up her little hand and waved at him, giving him a hopeful smile.
    His returning smile was wide and relieved.
    My momma clapped her hands, causing Emma to jump. "Now that that's settled, let's go shopping."
    We pulled up to a little store that had women's underclothes hanging in the window. "I'll just wait here," I said, and my momma didn't seem bothered, but Emma didn't leave the car.
    My momma came to her side. "Emma, dear, we can't get you clothes if you don't come in and see what fits."
    Emma blushed hard.
    "You want me to go in?" I gulped, really not feeling comfortable with it.
    She nodded yes, and I knew there was no way of getting around it. I got out, opening her door, and took her hand. She leaned into my arm, and I led her inside, where I quickly closed my eyes and stood stock still. I did not want to bump into anything and look like a pervert. I listened to my momma talk to a woman, and I felt Emma being pulled from my grip, which I was fine with, once I peeked and saw she was going with my momma toward the dressing rooms.
    I heard giggling and other women moving around me, and then finally, I felt a hand take mine. I looked down and saw it was Emma and