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“Hi, I’m so excited to meet all of you. A.J., you’re going to have to tell me what it’s like to produce all of those fun shows. Something tells me it’s a lot like herding cats.”

“Sometimes even herding large cats,” A.J. laughed as she unwrapped the cellophane from the veggie platter.

Leo followed Kane to the grill where Raiden was getting the coals just right. “How’s the leg doing?” Raiden asked. “Ready to have your ass kicked on the obstacle course on Monday?”

“I’m in an excellent mood, thank you very much.” Leo knew his grin could be seen from the moon, but he didn’t care. Daisy had said she’d loved him last night. His life was damn near perfect. Now he’d have to get a ring on her finger.

“Did you see that?” Raiden asked Kane.

“Yep, I did. Don’t let him man the grill, he’ll burn down my house.”

“What are you two talking about?”

“You just went into outer space, obviously thinking about Daisy. I was asking you a question and you didn’t even hear me, man.” Raiden chuckled.

Leo looked over at Kane for confirmation, but Kane was too busy laughing to nod his head. “You’ve got it bad, Perez. Has she met the family?”

“She has to go home tomorrow afternoon. No time for a Perez family dinner. But we are going to drop by and meet Mom. Otherwise, I’d get my ass handed to me by my mother.”

Zed walked out onto the patio. It had been over a year since Leo remembered seeing his teammate looking so healthy.

“Where’s Lulu?” Kane wanted to know.

“Inside with Marcia. I don’t think the ladies are going to let her out of their sight any time soon. Met your woman, Leo. Lulu went to her like she was a kid magnet. Says a lot about her. What’s the scoop on her?”

“First, tell me about you,” Leo asked. “Has the doc cleared you to come back to the team?”

“My doctor has. I have an appointment with the team doctor on Monday. Gentlemen,” Zed’s grin was huge, “I believe I will be back.”

Kane slapped the big man on the back.

Raiden shook his hand.

Leo bumped fists with him.

Considering the fact that they had almost lost Zed, this was really good news.

“So tell me the scoop on Daisy. I like her,” Zed said.

“He is all dreamy about her. He’ll be in the middle of a conversation with us and lose track because he’s thinking about her.”

“Ah, God, he’s thinking about marriage,” Zed said knowingly.

It was hell when your friends knew you so well.

“So what if I am? Seems to me it’s worked out all right for you.”

“If you find the right woman, I highly recommend it.” Zed paused. “Have you?”

“One hundred percent.”

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“I had a great time last night,” Daisy said as she pulled her clothes out of his dryer.

“So did I.” Leo’s hands snuck around her waist and nuzzled her neck. “Are you sure you can’t extend your stay one more day? We could spend it in bed…”

“Don’t make me drop my clean clothes,” she admonished.