CHAPTER THREE
Finn couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. The woman he thought he’d have to wait for was more than ready for him and that made him happier than he’d ever been.
Stumbling upon Nicolai in New Orleans had him occupied for several days with the Legacy team. As it turned out, Nicolai wasn’t crazy. He was a prince. The Prince of Nowhere, or at least the Greek word for nowhere.
Finally home, and ready to begin his life with Willa, he was already thinking of all the wonderful things they would do together, where they would honeymoon, which cottage they would share.
Neither were in a tremendous hurry to get married, but then again with family like theirs, the wedding would most likely be sooner rather than later.
“Morning,” smirked Quinn.
“Oh, man. I know that look,” said Finn. “That’s the ‘I’m newly married and still honeymooning’ face.”
“Don’t be jealous brother, you’ll get there soon enough,” laughed Quinn.
“I’m in no rush and neither is Willa. She’s finishing her master’s program and then we’ll start talking about plans for our future. I’m just happy we finally said it, put it out there on the table.”
“Finn, you should have said something a long time ago.” Finn stared at his brother, wondering how he even knew. Quinn just laughed.
“Finn, we’re brothers, triplets. River and I knew you had feelings for Willa and we knew why you were holding back. She’s more mature than women twice her age and smarter. Plus, she looks at you like you hung the damn moon. She’s yours and you’re a lucky man.”
“Thanks, Quinn,” smirked his brother. Quinn slapped his back, River doing the same as they sat down for breakfast. When Willa walked in with her father and mother, she quickly walked up to Finn, bent down and kissed him, and then ran off again.
“She’s got exams this morning,” grinned Kev.
“Oh, uh, yes sir. Sir, I should have come to you a few days ago,” said Finn nervously.
“Finn, she’s a grown woman and I’ve known for some time that there was only one man good enough for my daughter. You’re a great man, Finn. Truly one of the finest I know. My daughter couldn’t have picked a better partner in life. We’re thrilled for both of you.”
Tila bent down and kissed the top of his head and he blushed.
“Mom! Dad! I said don’t harass him,” said Willa walking up with a plate of food big enough for Finn and both his brothers. He raised his brows staring at the plate. “What? I’m hungry and nervous.”
“You’re good,” he laughed. “And so are your folks. I should have spoken to them. I’m glad they approve of us.”
“Finn, I hope you’re this old fashioned if we ever have daughters,” smiled Willa.
“Daughters?” he paled. “Oh, no. No daughters. Sons only. I can’t be worried about daughters in this world.”
“You may not get a choice,” she laughed shoveling her food in a very unladylike fashion.
“Willa, you can slow down honey,” said Tila.
“Mom, this exam is one of the most important for me. I need to get this right.”
“Willa, you’ve aced every exam so far. Ajei and Kelsey said you’re a natural. They even said you should go to medical school,” said Kev.
“No. No, way. I don’t want to be a doctor. I feel like I do more good just being a nurse.”
She finished her last bite of eggs, grabbed the pancake and folded it in half, shoving the piece of sausage between the folds. She kissed Finn again and ran toward the door.
“I’m guessing as a nurse she knows that all that food wasn’t good for her,” smirked Finn.
“You would think so,” laughed Tila. “Our daughter has an appetite. When she’s nervous, her favorites are peanut butter dipped pretzels, salt and vinegar potato chips, and popcorn. She reminds me of Brit.”
“Well, I don’t care if she eats all day, every day. I love your daughter and I should have said something sooner.”
“It all worked out,” smiled Tila. “What are you guys up to today? Or do I even want to know?”
“Well, the last of the Mardi Gras parades are coming through in the next week or so. That always brings excitement. Plus, with doing the parade of boats through the bayou, we’ve got to have them all ready to roll on time,” said Finn.
“We’ll make it happen,” said Quinn. “Speaking of, let’s go. Mama Irene, Claudette, Erin, and the others want to meet with us.”
“What’s wrong?” asked River.
“Nothing wrong. They want us to build a secret viewing stand for Irene, Matthew, Ruby, Sven, George, Mary and the other ghosts.”
“Can’t they just make themselves disappear?” asked Kev.
“That’s what I said and the look I got back was not one I’d like to experience again. See y’all later.”