Page 47 of I Loved You First

Cam followed, watching her grin as she saw them both coming. He’d never seen anything better than those big brown eyes lighting up at their approach.

“Hey, guys.”

“Fi, you look beautiful.”

Her grin returned as their gazes met. “Thank you.”

“And we’re handsome,” Brady said before Fiona could say anything else. “Me and Dad match. And we got our hair cut at the barbershop this morning.”

Fiona nodded. “I can tell. Your hair looks great. You two are definitely the most handsome men here.”

Brady beamed. “I’m wearing cologne. Dad said it’s guy perfume.”

Fiona laughed as she bent closer to Brady. “You smell very good.”

Brady smiled again. “I’m going to eat lots of food. The crackers are gluten-free.”

Her smile was back. “I hope everything tastes delicious.”

Cam looked at Brady. “Let’s talk for a minute before we head to the tables. What’s the most important rule tonight?”

“Don’t leave this room without telling you.”

Cam nodded. “That’s right.”

“Even if aliens are coming or I think I’m going to pee my pants,” Brady continued.

Cam winced. “Even then.”

Fiona laughed one of her big laughs.

Cam couldn’t help but chuckle as he looked from Brady to Fiona. His son managed to say funny things at the least appropriate moments. “We covered several scenarios that could potentially nullify the “don’t leave without Dad rule” on the way here. It was an interesting drive over.”

She laughed again as the photographer stopped in front of them. “How about a picture of you three?”

Brady jumped up and down. “Yeah!”

Cam scooped Brady up, holding him with one arm while he wrapped the other around Fi’s shoulders. She returned his embrace, hooking her arm around his waist.

“Everybody smile,” the photographer said. “Say cheese.”

“Cheese,” Brady said as they all grinned.

The man took the picture and then looked at his screen. “Great picture, guys.”

Brady wiggled his way down when the man left. “I’m going to get some shrimp.”

Cam debated whether to follow but decided against it. Brady was safe here. Plus, he didn’t want to be a helicopter parent. “Don’t run. Make sure you’re polite. Don’t touch the cake or cupcakes. And don’t take too many shrimp.”

“Okay.” Brady walked off, making a beeline for the seafood bar.

“He’s a shrimp lover,” Cam informed Fiona.

“I can’t blame him.” She touched his arm. “You guys look really great, Cam. Your tie brings out the color of your eyes.”

How many times had she told him how much she loved his eyes over the years? “Thanks. This place looks fantastic, Fi. You’re incredible at your job.”

Her eyes softened. “Thank you.” Then she looked around with a slight furrow in her brow. “You know, I said hello to your brothers a few minutes ago. I don’t know where they went.”