“But, I get it. And while it’s strange as fuck, I get it. I see it, now. It’s going to take some time to get used to this, but,” his gaze cuts to Lincoln, “I’m not going to get in the way. You guys need each other, and I’m not going to mess it up.” He pulls in a breath. “So, kiss and make up while I go buy you five minutes from all these cops.” His hand slips from my shoulder, and he walks up the dock with Poppy at his side.
