“No. I have scouts. Anytime you set foot in this hospital, I hear about it.”
Theo wanted to throw out a witty comeback, but she couldn’t come up with anything. She was sure Delaney was being truthful.
“Okay,” Lindsay said, sitting back down on the rolling stool. “Tip your head back again.”
Theo did as she was told, and the nurse finished cleaning Theo up.
“Is it true you locked the guy in your office?”
Theo shrugged. “Yeah. That’s how it worked out.”
Theo felt something cold on her skin before Lindsay placed an oversized Band-Aid over the wound.
“You’re still Danger-prone Daphne,” Delaney said with a shake of her head. “But I’ll admit, that was brilliant.”
Both of them turned their heads toward the door when they heard Jordan walk into the room.
“Hey, Delaney,” he greeted. “So, Dad, Caleb and Bex are on their way to pick up the trucks.”
“Bex is still around?” Delaney asked.
“Apparently Mom overheard her with some customers in the shop. They’d only come to get a tree, but Bex talked them into buying a boatload of other stuff. She wanted to hire her, pay her an hourly wage, but Bex said she’d work for free.”
“So, instead of getting a paycheck, she’s got a guest room?”
“That about sums it up.”
“This girl is interesting.” Delaney caught Theo’s gaze. “What do you think of her?”
“I think it’s safe to say that my radar is on the fritz right now. I don’t think I’m qualified to say.”
“Listen,” Jordan said, “I’d love to be able to yell at you for letting that guy in tonight, but after what you told me, I have to be honest … I think I would have let him in, too.”
Lindsay sprayed Theo’s arm with numbing spray. “I see some glass in here,” she announced. “I’m going to do some injections as well. The shots aren’t pleasant, but I think you’ll appreciate them in the long run.”
Theo nodded. “Thanks.”
“Just breathe,” the nurse told her.
Delaney reached down and took Theo’s hand in her own. “You can squeeze, but not too tight. The second you do, I’m handing you off to the tree man here.”
Theo watched as Delaney’s expression changed. Her eyes widened and she brought Theo’s hand up to study the ring she wore on her finger.
“Ouch,” Theo said, trying not to move.
Lindsay continued to pull small shards of glass from the five-inch-long laceration. “Sorry.”
“I know I haven’t seen you much in the last few weeks, but I’m pretty sure you weren’t wearing this the last time we were together.”
“That’s because I’ve only had it for about an hour.”
Delaney looked over at Jordan. “Where did you propose?”
“In the ambulance.”
“I’d tease you for being completely unromantic, but I’ve spent a lot of time with this girl. Strangely enough, that seems rather fitting.”
“Hang on,” Lindsay warned. “This is a large piece.”
“Damn …” Theo hissed through clenched teeth.
“You climbed through the window?” Delaney asked. Theo nodded. “You ever think about using the door?”
“Yes, smart ass,” Theo retorted, “I did, but the door was locked.”
Delaney let go of Theo and raised her hands. “Okay, okay,” she laughed. “The ring is beautiful.” She leaned over and kissed Theo’s cheek. “Congratulations.” She touched Jordan’s shoulder and he stood up. She wrapped her arms around his waist and gave him a squeeze. “My two very best friends. I love this. This is wonderful.”
“You’ll be in the wedding, right?” Theo asked her.
“Depends on how ugly the dress is that you’re gonna ask me to wear.”
“No ugly dresses, I promise.”
“Then yes,” Delaney agreed. “But if you want me to stand next to Trix, I’ll need a very tall step stool, or no one will be able to see me next to that towering, gorgeous goddess.”
“Whatever you want,” Theo assured her.
“Okay, I’ve got it cleaned out,” Lindsay announced. “Ready for the stitches?”
