Page 24 of Getting Hitched

“I did. He was going to pick Jeremiah up at the station once he finished giving his statement.”

Mason turned over. “Did you leave because of us? It would’ve been fine if you’d stayed with him.”

“Huck was one of the officers called to the scene. He stayed with Jeremiah.”

“Good,” Jack said. “He’ll take care of him.”

Mason nodded.

As a rookie, Huck had been briefly partnered with Jack. He also volunteered at the youth shelter now, and he was easy to like. He’d help Jeremiah feel safe until Andy arrived.

“I told Huck and Andy to call me if there were any problems, and I’ll check in with him tomorrow.”

Mason sat up enough to kiss Gray, a gentle brush of lips across his cheek that made Gray’s chest tighten.

“Sometimes I’m not sure I deserve someone as amazing as you.”

“I…” Words caught in Gray’s throat. He was the one who usually felt that way.

Jack nudged Mason with his foot. “What about me? I’m pretty terrific too.”

Jack’s grin said he was only teasing, and Gray was thankful for his attempt to lighten the moment.

Mason rolled over and pulled Jack into a far more intense kiss.

“You sure as fuck are,” Mason said when he pulled back. “But usually you’re more aware of it than Gray.”

Jack narrowed his eyes. “Are you saying I’m arrogant?”

Gray laughed. “You have your moments.”

“Only when I’m cooking.”

“You deserve to be arrogant about your cooking,” Mason said.

Gray nodded. “What are you making us for breakfast tomorrow?”

“Cereal, if you’re lucky.”

Gray slapped Jack’s ass. “I expect banana and pecan pancakes, three in a perfect stack with syrup on the side, served at precisely eight a.m.”

Jack glared at him. “Don’t push it with this domestic shit.”

“Would you do it if you’d get rewarded?”

Jack tilted his head as if he was considering it. “Fuck, yes.”

They all laughed.

“On another day, we’ll try it. Tomorrow, you’ll wait for your surprise.”

“I’m getting the feeling this surprise is going to be well worth it,” Mason said.

Gray gave them an evil grin. “Oh, it is.”

Jack groaned. “Is it tomorrow night yet?”

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