Page 70 of Highland Stars
“I mean … you obviously fancy her something awful. I’ve never seen you like this. I had to talk to that intestinal distress patient, then pull you out of the room, wake you up, and tell you what’s been happening with her. I’m happy for you man, but you need to get with it.”
“Yes, I know.” I rub my hand down my face. “I know.”
“So when are you moving? I need to mentally prepare. Also, I need you to hook me up with Isla before you leave.”
I choose to ignore his semi-annual request for me to set him up with my sister. “I’m not moving. Or maybe I am? I don’t know. It’s way too soon to say. And who knows, she may want to come here.”
“But if she didny, and you guys wanted to make a go of it, you’d move there wouldn’t you?”
“Aye. I’d miss you all, but aye. I’d go.”
Rory sighs. “So, do I get to meet this girl before she leaves? You know, apart from seeing her as the appendicitis patient.”
“I’m gonna ask her to do a song or two with me at the pub Friday. You should come. You can keep her company while I’m on stage, although you’ll likely have to fight my family for her. I’m sure they will all show up since she’ll be there.”
“I’ll be there, pal.”
“Can Makenna use your guitar?"
“She plays the guitar, too? I’ll never see you again.”
MALCOLM
Hey, I miss you. Whatare you up to?
MAKENNA
Saving lives. Inspiring others. Just my usual.
MALCOLM
Is that so?
MAKENNA
Oh, aye. *big grin emoji*
It’s all in a day’s work.
MALCOLM
You’ve inspired me today, that’s for sure.
MAKENNA
Oh? How so?
MALCOLM
For starters … I’ve been thinking of different places I’d like to kiss you.
MAKENNA
Ummm
MALCOLM
Like the living room. The kitchen. In the back garden. By the river.On forest moss. In our tree house hot tub.
