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I smiled at that. “Drew seems the most carefree.”
“Because he’s in the most pain.” Will looked away. “I know we don’t know each other, I just didn’t want you to think it was you or that there was anything wrong with you. This is a legit not-you-but-him scenario. Do yourself a favor, all right?”
“What?” I leaned forward.
“Just be there for him. Watch the kids, make sure they don’t set you on fire like the last one, and be there for him. And if you like Drew, go out with Drew. Nobody’s stopping you.”
“But Trevor said—”
“Trevor’s still in love with his ex-wife,” Will said softly. “She’s the mother of his children, and it’s been a year. If you like Drew, go out with him. And let Trevor just… figure his shit out.”
“So basically you’re explaining to me in the kindest way that you can—”
“It won’t work, not right now, Penelope.”
“You’re the oldest, aren’t you?” I smiled over at him. “Like the patriarch of the band?”
“Patriarch makes me sound old. Do I really look that old?” He grinned.
I burst out laughing. “No, if anything, it’s like you guys are aging backwards.”
“Happens when you make a deal with a vampire.” He stood, and then leaned over and kissed me on the top of my head. “For what it’s worth, I think you’d be exactly what he needs.”
“But?”
“But.” He shrugged. “Timing’s a real bitch.”
“Yeah,” I croaked.
And locked eyes with Trevor as he took a swig of beer. He didn’t look away, just stared me down like he could see my soul.
Seconds later, Drew was blocking my view of Trevor, and he was grinning like he already knew what I was going to say.
“Let me guess, you changed your mind?” He tilted his head with a beautiful smile spreading across his face.
“Maybe.” My eyes narrowed. “But just as friends.”
His face fell.
“You do know what that is right?”
“You’re killing me.”
“You’ll be fine.” I patted him on the shoulder. “Besides, you don’t want me.”
“What makes you say that?”
“The heart wants what it wants.” I grinned. “And I’m pretty sure the last thing on this planet you want is to settle down.”
His eyebrows shot up as he leaned in and whispered against my ear, “Wrong.”
CHAPTER TWELVE
Trevor
“Thanks again,” I whispered to Penelopeas we put the last of the kids in their bedroom. She must have seen the exhaustion on my face because she offered to ride back with me and help get them ready for bed. Eric and Malcom were like zombies. Penny took one look at them, scooped up Bella, and announced that she was going to help me get them tucked in, which naturally earned a curious look from every single person at the barbecue. After all, she was going above and beyond but anyone with eyes could see it was because she just had a big heart.
Plus, according to Drew, she’d said yes.
