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they know a lot. I’ll fill you in, and maybe you won't feel so nervous or whatever it is you're feeling.”
    He looked down at her big blue eyes and nodded. “Okay, let's go get something to eat, and then you can tell me what it is about my family and the supernaturals.”
    “Oh, it’s not just your family. It's more like the whole town.”
    He froze. “Okay. You're going to explain what you just said to me in front of everyone.”
    He put his hand on the small of her back and guided her toward his brothers table. He didn't care about the knowing glance Matt gave him at the placement of his hand. He just really liked the feel of her small body pressed against his and the heat radiating from her. He liked it a little too much.
    “Matt, Jordan, this is Rina.” She gave a little wave, and Matt and Jordan nodded, clearly interested in finding out who the blonde at their brother's side was. “She's here to help me with… I guess a job that I have to do?”
    “That sounds mysterious,” Jordan said. “Take a seat. Ally is the only one here, so we have free rein of the place. That way you can tell me just what you are, Rina, dear.” Jordan sounded protective of him and just a little too mean toward Rina for his taste. He wrapped a protective arm around Rina’s shoulders, but she didn't move.
    “I'm an elf, and thanks for being rude about it.”
    Jordan's eyes widened and she had the grace to blush. “I'm sorry. I just didn't know what you were and why you’re with Justin. I know I’m protective of him and his brothers, but that didn't mean I should ask like that. I'm just very momma-witch with the Cooper men.”
    “Uh-huh. Maybe next time just wait for someone to introduce herself. Oh, and don't worry, I know you're a witch.”
    Justin squeezed her shoulder as he watched the two of them go at it. “Okay, this isn't going as well as I’d hoped. But, let’s just get it out in the open, shall we?”
    The door opened, and Abby, one of his elementary teachers, and a friend of the Coopers, walked in. “Hey, I didn't know you guys would be here.” She stopped halfway to the table and took in the scene. He knew what she was seeing, two couples sitting at a table. She was so painfully shy sometimes when it came to men that she really had no idea what it meant to be on a date, and he felt sorry for her. Not that he would ever say that to her. 
    “Join us, Abby; we’re just meeting Justin's friend, Rina,” Jordan said.
    Just then, Ally, the diner's best waitress and another family friend, walked toward them from the back of the restaurant, a tray of waters in her hand. “I saw Abby drive up, so I got everyone water. If it's all right, I'm going to join you since I'm starving. I haven't had a chance to eat today. I know it's not usually appropriate, but no one's here and y’all are my friends.” She set the last of the waters down, then bit her lip and looked around. “And I just invited myself to lunch. I'm sorry about that. I'm going to go to the back and crawl under the oven if that's okay with you.” She tucked her tray under her arm and tried to step back.
    Rina stood up quickly, and he immediately felt the loss of her heat next to him. This couldn't be good. “No, join us. I know you're all friends, and it's okay if you guys hear what I have to say. I think it concerns you all anyway.” Abby and Ally frowned but walked closer.
    “Okay,” Ally said. “Why don't I get your food first and then I’ll sit?”
    Justin glanced at the menu and smiled. “How about you just get us all the stew, some of that crusty bread I know you make, and whatever soda you feel like. We’re not picky.”
    “Sounds great to me,” Matt said. “Can we help, Ally?”
    She waved her hand and shook her head. “No, you can’t go in the back. That's against the health code. I'll be back quickly. The stew is already made. All I have to do is serve it up.”
    While she did that, they all sat down in an awkward silence after