Page 316 of The Maxwell Brothers
“Hey, we’re early,” Travis said.
“I know,” Luke replied.
Travis grinned at Liz. “We’ve heard some rumors, Liz.”
She chuckled. “About the brownies, right? Don’t believe them. Nothing came of it.”
“Nowthatsounds like our brother,” Luke said.
I looked straight at Liz, who smiled smugly, wiggling her eyebrows.
“By the way, I have an update about Malcolm,” I told my brothers. Their expressions instantly turned serious. “He wants a meeting with me.”
Luke cocked a brow. “Why did he serve you papers if all he wanted was a meeting?”
“Probably thinks he can intimidate me.”
Travis laughed without humor. “He was never smart. It’s impossible to intimidate you.”
“Oh, I know that. He doesn’t.”
Liz glanced between the three of us but didn’t say anything.
“Babe? Everything okay?” I asked her.
She nodded. “Oh, yeah. I’m taking mental notes of this conversation.”
Travis and Luke both chuckled.
“You’re a good sport, Liz,” Travis said.
The rest of the family arrived a few minutes later. Mom and Dad came with Gran, Tyler with Kendra, and Tate with Lexi and Paisley. Reese was in front of the group.
“The whole gang is here,” I told Liz, putting an arm around her shoulders. “Scared yet?” I asked, watching out the window as everyone came into the yard.
“Of course not. I can't wait.”
“Famous last words,” Travis said.
“Yeah. It takes guts to put up with the Maxwell clan. But I know you can do it, Liz,” Luke added.
“I’ve got more than guts. I have balls,” Liz said with a wink.
I groaned, whispering in her ear, “Any reason you’re so sassy this morning?”
She smiled, turning to look at me. “A certain someone put me in a good mood last night. The lucky spell seems to have continued this morning.”
“And I promise after everyone leaves, we’ll pick up right where we left off. But now, it's showtime,” I said before opening the door. "Hey, everyone, this is Liz. Liz, you already know Reese, and this is the rest of the gang."
“Hey, Liz,” Reese said, beaming.
Mom looked beside herself with happiness.
"Oh, Liz, I'm so happy to meet you. I was half afraid Travis and Luke made you up."
"Mom," I said.
She shrugged. "What? You've never introduced us to anyone ever."
