Epilogue
Three months later.
Thank you for joining Aiden and Tinsley on their special day. Please sign the guest book.
Ha ha. Very funny that you guys did a partners in crime theme for your wedding. And the mugshots for the photo booth background are clever. Just so you know, marriage if done right is not imprisonment. Also, the little cake topper couple was cute in black and white stripes. I’m just glad you didn’t walk down the aisle in handcuffs. Though the part of your vows when you said that Tinsley holds the key to your heart was sweet. Just stay out of trouble! Love, Bess & Cassian
We’re glad to have you on team Butterbury and that you’re calling the town home. Your house up on Riverview is amazing, if only we’d featured it on Designed to last. But we’re so excited you offered to let us cover the building of your parents’ house on your property. The airplane idea for the roof and the cockpit theme for your father’s man cave are winners. Kendra, our producer, caught wind of you and suggested you host a show making over criminals. Sorry that I didn’t ask first, but I told her it was a pass. Happy wedding day! Love, Louella Belle & Bo
From one bougie bumpkin to another, welcome to the family as an official ladyboss! What can I say, having Brave be the ringbearer was brilliant. He was so proud to march down the aisle and stand up there with you. I think Gremlin and Dulcie were jealous. Also, they’re super excited to have a furry house guest while you’re on your honeymoon. I asked Buck if we could get another dog and he said if this visit goes well, we’ll consider it. I’m not worried because Brave is a very, very good boy who deserves lots of treats. Wink wink. Enjoy Bora Bora! Love, Christina & Buck
I had a feeling you two were going to be Butterbury’s latest hot-out-of-the-oven item! Tinsley is a cutie pie and there was no denying Aiden only had pies for Tinsley, I mean eyes, when he first came into the Starlight Diner. He had pies in his eyes. Love heart pies. He was making pies, er, eyes. Paul is telling me to cut it out with the pie puns, but it’s so fun! One more: we hope you two enjoy your tro-pie-cal vacation! Love, Rhondy & Paul
What can I say, I thought the days of pranks were over, but you got me good, Aiden. The scarecrow in the closet nearly gave me a heart attack. Taylor and even baby Aiden were shocked. But from now on, you have to be on your best behavior because you’re an uncle and a role model. And I know what you’re thinking. No, you can not teach baby Aiden everything you know unless it’s how to be a good big brother, which you are. Most of the time. In fact, you’re the reason Taylor and I got and then stuck together. Though I should warn Tinsley about your practical joke streak. Love, Mae, Taylor, and baby Aiden
What a small world that we both ended up in Butterbury. Never thought I’d leave Boston or you’d leave “business,” Aiden. Oh, and those pranks you wanted me to take care of. Consider them done. The check is in the mail. The chickens are home to roost. Stoll and the Kravens, who I always despised because they meddled with the markets, won’t know what hit ‘em. Genius to name the town dump after Stoll and use the residual funds from the Kraven Corporation to commission a statue of two brothers behind bars in the park on Wall Street. Well done and well wishes for a wonderful marriage! Love, Camellia, Nash, and Mikey
Congratulations! Thank you for all your help at Bubba’s and for letting us cater your event. And you did not have to build the playground and school room in the field behind the restaurant. You always go above and beyond. Now, the kids want to come to work with me every day, which is a good thing because I get to see them more often and teach them the meat-smokin’ ropes. Plus, Tammy does their homeschool back there with Gramma’s help. We’re naming our next Bubba sauce after you two. Love, Tammy, Bubba & the kids
Can’t wait to taste the first batch of Be Brave honey. Glad to have passed the torch to an amazing beekeeper, to have made a new friend in my old age, and that you found your Bubba. Remember what I said about miracles. Best wishes for a long and happy marriage. Love, Beatrice Baskin
Tinsley, you’ve gone through quite the transformation, and I couldn’t be a prouder big brother. I don’t think anyone in our family has told you this, but you’re appreciated, loved, and welcome. Just don’t make an announcement. Show up, uninvited, and leave the rest to me. He he. Aiden, you’re a lucky man and I hope my sister gets all the love, affection, and pampering she deserves. Just watch out for the Tinsley Tantrums, though hopefully, she grew out of those. Love, John on behalf of the Humber siblings
Congratulations on your special day. We wish you a happy marriage and are working on our own. Thanks for the nudge. We apologize for not being more available when you were younger. We understand now that money isn’t everything. (-Dad)
But a yacht and a private plane are important. (-Mom)
It’s Dad again. Your mother can’t do without our luxury lifestyle, but now that I’m retired, I plan to come down to visit often.
Butterbury seems like a nice place to build a mansion. I hear you know some women with a show. Feel free to put in a good word. (-Mom)
Love, Mom and Dad
I hope you enjoy your retirement, Aiden. If you ever find yourself on another case like Operation Pierate, you know where to find me. Oh, and be sure to pop into the bookstore to visit Hercule. He misses you (and the asset who he’ll always think fondly of as his Twinky). Wishing you both a wonderful marriage! Don’t be a stranger. Oh, and Tinsley, I have those books you ordered. Love, Aggie
It’s paws itively claw some running the town as the new meow er. I look forward to having you as my deputy, Aiden. At first, I thought you were kitten around and playing one of your hilari mouse jokes, but when I saw the do cat ments, I knew the paws ition was meant for me. It’s claw venient to have Svetllama as my secretary, Archie on security detail, Eggetha keeping records, and Pumpkin running the town welcoming committee. Be fur I forget, I hope your honeymoon is purr fect and I’ll hold down the fur t until you get back.
Meow fully yours, Cindy “Twinky” Clawford, Butterbury Town Mayor.