Page 53 of Liberating Mia

“For real.”

The man looked skeptical for a moment, then asked, “So what branch of the police are you in?”

“Actually, I’m not in the police services around here. I’m with the FBI back home.” Part of their trip was to celebrate his promotion to Deputy Director, now that Larry had finally retired.

“Ah. Explains the accent.” He held out a hand to Finn. “I’m Phillip. This is my wife, Lisa.”

Shaking Phillip’s hand, he replied, “Finn. And this is my fiancée, Mia.”

They stood around chatting for a few minutes, then Phillip said, “Well, it’s been good meeting you folks. It’s time to get tired children fed and bathed.”

“Good to meet you guys too.”

Finn watched as the small family made their way back to the parking lot.

“I can’t wait until that’s us. Some day.”

Wrapping an arm around her slender shoulders, he dropped a kiss in her hair. “Yeah. Some day. Soon. Come on, Sugar, let’s go tell your family our good news.”