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time.”
    “Good.”
    It wasn’t his fault that he’d never been in a long-term relationship. His job had always come first. “You ever think about Mom?”
    The corner of his old man’s mouth curled. “Sometimes. Can’t fault the woman for finding happiness elsewhere when I wasn’t here.”
    “But you didn’t even bother to go after her when you came home and got me.”
    Gerald crossed the room and perched on the edge of the bed. “I did. I just didn’t tell you.”
    Shock tore through him. Matt hung up the tie in his hand and closed the door before taking a few steps toward his dad. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
    “It was just easier to let you think I couldn’t forgive her. I visited her. We talked, and I realized she was happy. She wasn’t the same woman I had left behind. And it was for the better. I couldn’t give her what she needed, and I concluded that I wasn’t the same man she had married. The military does that to a person—hardens you up and makes it tough to transform back to civilian life after being married to the military for so long. And being a SEAL—you know how it is. It’s hard on family life.”
    “Which is why she didn’t bother to see me either.” He couldn’t keep the sarcasm out of his voice. It wasn’t that he hated his mother. He understood her selfish need to have her own family. But she’d moved on. Without him and his dad. He slid next to Gerald on the bed. “I asked you last week if you regret leaving the Navy for me.”
    “Never. It was the best thing I’ve ever done. I couldn’t miss you growing into a man. Besides, there’s no point in dwelling on the past. It’s always been you and me, and it worked out just fine. Don’t you think?”
    His throat tightened. “Thanks, Dad.”
    “You’d better get going. Shouldn’t make the lady wait for you.” Gerald stood up. “How’s Jared taking it that you’re dating his sister?”
    Matt threw his dad a look. “He doesn’t know.”
    The old man started laughing as he headed out of the room. “Oh, this is going to be good.”
     
    ***
     
    Her first date with Matthew Hunt.
    All day, she’d done nothing but count the minutes until she’d see him. And now, here she was. Although she’d dreamed of him a million times, she couldn’t believe she was gazing at him across the white linen-covered table, over candlelight, and sharing a bottle of expensive wine. Dressed in a navy-blue suit, he drew the attention of every female in the room. And he was here with her .
    She laughed.
    “What’s so funny?”
    She covered her mouth with her hand, glancing around their surroundings to see if anyone was watching them.
    Matthew lifted his eyebrow, waiting for her answer. His long fingers caressed the rim of the wine glass, and somehow that action seemed sexy to her.
    She leaned in. “Is this where you take all your dates?”
    Shock penetrated his features for a split second before his face opened into a wide smile. “Only the really hot ones.”
    “Hot ones?” Another chuckle ripped past her lips. She took a sip of her drink. “This is just funny for some reason.”
    “Me taking you out is hilarious?” He frowned.
    “Don’t laugh at me. I may have thought of you taking me out on a date once in a while.” She smoothed her hand over the napkin in her lap.
    “And what happens on these dates?”
    “Well….” She ran her finger over her fork, avoiding his stare. “We’d talk about my job and you’d tell me about your job then you’d tell me how beautiful I am and how you can’t live without me.” She finally lifted her gaze to meet his. The corner of his mouth threatened to curve upward. She glared. “Thank you. Please ruin this evening for me.”
    He finally let out a chortle then reached for her hand. “I’m sorry. I am kind of nervous.”
    She sat up. “Why?”
    “Because…I’m here with you. You’re Jared’s sister. One of my best friends. And if I mess this up….” He let out a deep breath.