Chapter 23

Nathan nodded while grinning. He said, "Well, at the moment it is," with a smile and a backslap. The one thing Brian wanted more than anything was to smash his stepbrother's arrogant face with his clenched fist. Instead, he took a big breath and cracked his neck. Brian answered, "I'll see what I can do," adding, "But I have to warn you that I brought a date." His mother, who was approaching him with a wide grin on her face, inquired, "Did I hear you say you brought a date to the wedding?" Brian's own face grew softer in response to his mother's expression. "I did," he said. When will we get to meet her, then? Maree enquired. If you have no other plans, tonight," he added. His mother gave him a handclap. "Wonderful," she said. Nathan said, "Ainsley and I have plans for tonight, but we can meet her tomorrow at the luncheon. Brian gave a nod. When he entered that luncheon with Blue, Nathan was about to get the shock of his life. Additionally, if he had correctly deciphered Nathan's previo