Page 84 of Comeback
“What is happening?” Sabrina moves to stand beside me, eyes wide with confusion as she looks from them to me.
Brogan lifts both brows. “Arch didn’t tell you?”
“I was busy.” I run a hand along my jaw and hide the grin pulling at my lips.
“Yeah, I saw.” Brogan’s tone is dry as he steps forward and hugs his sister. He shoots me a playful glare and then says, “We’re here to help.”
“You areallhere to help?” The surprise on her face has us all smiling at her.
“We heard you might need a few good men to help around here.” Slade steps forward and lifts one beefy arm, kissing his bicep.
Sabrina’s expression softens. “I don’t know what to say.”
“Don’t say anything.” Brogan waves everyone forward. “Just tell us what needs to be done.”
While Sabrina rattles off the things on her list, the guys start moving toward different spots. Merrick and the rookies decide to paint, and Tripp and Cody take off to go pick up the flooring she ordered.
“What do you need me to do?” Slade asks.
“Are you any good with plumbing?” she asks hopefully. “The sink in the bathroom is leaking. I tried to tighten the bolt thing, but I’m not strong enough.”
“On it.” He picks up a toolbox I hadn’t realized he brought in with him and struts to the back, leaving me and Brogan alone with her.
“You guys…” Sabrina stares between us. “This is too much. I can’t believe you got them to come help.”
“It was all Brogan,” I say. “He has a way of convincing people to do things.”
He shakes his head. “I didn’t have to convince anyone. They were all happy to help.”
“Still. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome,” he says, looking every bit the proud big brother.
She takes in the busy studio around us and blows out a breath. “I don’t know what we’re going to do now.”
“Arch and I are going to get some music going in here. Do you know where you want the speakers and studio equipment.”
“I don’t have any of that yet.”
“You do now.” Brogan tips his head to me. “Archer picked it out. It’s out in the truck.”
It hadn’t felt like a big deal at the time, but the way she looks at me has me shifting my weight from one foot to the other and avoiding her direct gaze.
“Thank you.” She steps to me and wraps her arms around my neck, pressing her body against mine.
I catch Brogan’s gaze behind her. He salutes me and turns on his heel to head back outside to start bringing in the stereo equipment.
“You’re welcome.” I hug her back, keeping her close and brushing my lips over hers again. I hear someone catcall behind us, probably Tripp. Sabrina’s lips curve into a smile and she giggles into my mouth before she pulls back.
“Come on,” I say. “You can help me.”
That way I can kiss her a whole lot more.
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SABRINA
The studio looks amazing.
