Book Snippet; To Protect the Innocent (Book 7)

While the coffee dripped, Mark found two mugs. He watched as Joey beat a couple of eggs into the mixture. "You makin' pancakes?"

"Yep. Got a problem with that?"

"None whatsoever. So, whaddya think about this thing?"

"Which thing are we talkin' about?"

"I think you know."

"You mean us brothers dating sisters?"

"Dating isn't exactly the word but we can settle for that for the sake of this conversation."

Joey frowned as he tested the skillet to make sure it was hot enough. "No, let's don't settle. Let's call it what it is. I'm in love with Breez, you're in love with Bella. You've known Bella longer than I've known Breez but it is what it is. They're a lot alike. So are we. It's interesting to say the least."

"The very least. I'm amazed at how strongly I feel about Bella and I won't question the strength of your feelings for Breez. So, are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"That this is it? That we're gonna settle down and marry the Sheridan sisters?"

Mark nodded as Joey turned golden brown pancakes over in the skillet. "It seems that's where my mind is at."

"I know with me and Bella, we have some hurdles to jump first. Bottom line, I want her. I've never felt this way about anyone. Not ever. Not even about Amelia," Mark said, thinking about his college girlfriend of three years. "I can't even imagine being without Bella. And I want to be a father to Logan."

"Yeah, poor kid, he deserves a break."

Mark poured the coffee, set a mug next to Joey. "I did want to have more kids, though."

"Did?"

"Bella can't have any more children. The prick forced her to get her tubes tied."

"That can be undone."

"Yeah, I'm gonna talk to Jeffy about it."

"She'll know or find out."

"Yeah." Mark poured syrup over his stack, cut in and took a bite, gave himself a moment to savor. "So, has Breez told you yet how she feels about all this?"

Joey shook his head. "She isn't sure yet how she feels about all this. She doesn't realize that she loves me yet."

"What are you gonna do to convince her?"

"Nothing. She'll figure it out. She's a smart girl."

Mark smiled. He'd always appreciated his little brother's confidence.

To Protect the Innocent
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