Page 107 of A Slice of Summer
Margot sat on the couch. “I’m proud of you, Garrett.”
“It’s not like I’m giving up anything.” He would travel more, but it was an easy nonstop between SEATAC and LAX. “The other partners weren’t thrilled, but they didn’t want to lose me either, so a compromise worked for everyone involved.”
“Compromise is always key, dear. Remember that when you get married.”
“I will.”
“I knew the two of you belonged together.”
“You didn’t play matchmaker.”
“Not overtly. But there may have been some subtle maneuvering behind the scenes.”
Brandt would need to speak with her when he returned from his honeymoon.
Garrett glanced at the time. Eight o’clock. That was only five minutes later than before. “Is your clock broken?”
“It works fine. Check your cell phone if you want to confirm it.”
He did. “Correct.”
Margot laughed. “I thought Brandt had fallen hard for Callie, but you, oh sweet barrister, take the cake.”
“I don’t want the cake. I want the baker.”
Love. Family. Endless marionberry pie. A happily ever after.
The ringing startled him, but it wasn’t his phone. Relief rushed through him.
Margot answered. “Hello.”
He didn’t want to eavesdrop, but what if it was Taryn?
“Garrett is right here.” Margot laughed. “You have no idea.… You and Taryn have fun tomorrow.”
Not Taryn, but her mother. The plan was for Mrs. Lawson to pick up her daughter in the morning for a spa day in Summit Ridge. The day was courtesy of a gift certificate he’d provided. Dinner was on him, too. He only hoped that kept Taryn away from Main Street until nightfall.
“I know, right?” Margot winked at him. “Well, safe travels. Enjoy the spa day.”
She hung up. “Mrs. Andrews is ready to do her part. Her husband is waiting for the bakery to close. Jayden will let you know the coast is clear.”
“What about the others?”
“Carl and Finley are there. Brecken and Mandy will come when Jayden calls. Keaton offered to help. Some firefighters have volunteered, which is why I’ll be there.”
He cocked a brow. “The hottie paramedic who likes Taryn.”
“He might be there, and he’s dating someone else. Rachelle rounded up several firefighters. Some of Wags and Tails’s staff will be there tomorrow, too, including Anna, who wanted to represent Callie.”
That sounded like something Anna would do for her best friend.
“It sounds as if half the town knows about this.”
“Not half.” Margot rubbed her chin. “I’d say twenty-five percent. But the most important person doesn’t know. Taryn will be so surprised.”
“I hope so.” The dogs stared at him as if Garrett could conjure treats from thin air. He held out his hands. “Thanks for your help.”
“The town and I are pulling for you.”
