Free Catch Me (The Winters Family Series: Book 1) by Terra Kelly Page B

lightly, "I think we should eat here and maybe crash early, so we can get ready for my parents."
    "Love it."  Drew wrapped his arms tightly around Isabel, then rose carrying her to her cottage.
    Isabel was peppering him with light kisses.  Once they reached her cottage, he let her down.  She then fisted her hands in his shirt, pulled him towards her, and passionately kissed him.
    Drew stumbled forward laughing just before Isabel took claim on his mouth.  "Or we could just wait on dinner for now."
     
     
    There was a loud ringing sound and it wouldn't stop.  Isabel moaned, then woke with a start.  "Shit, shit, shit."  She stumbled from the bed as Drew tried to reach for her.  "My phone, silly."
    Drew came awake suddenly, "What?  Oh crap, sorry."  Then laughing, "where is your phone?"
     
    The ringing was muffled, but definitely coming from the bedroom.  When Isabel finally located it, it had started ringing again.  Stuffed between a pillow and Drew's jeans, Isabel reached for it just in time.  "Hi, Mom, sorry.  You and Dad okay?"
    Camille let out a sigh, "I started to get worried, honey.  Why didn't you answer?"
    "My phone got wedged between two pillows."
    "Oh! Well, your dad and I are about 30 minutes away.  Would you like us to pick up some lunch for all of us?"
    Isabel whirled around and slammed into a wall, which was actually Drew's rock hard chest.  "Ump."  Looking up, and almost laughing.  "Lunch?"
    Drew mouthed silently, "sure."
    "That would be great, Mom, we both eat just about anything."
    At that declaration, Drew raised an eyebrow.  Isabel backpedaled, "well not anything, but we are not picky."
    Camille had no idea why Isabel was stammering, "um, okay dear, we will grab something near your place.  See you soon, Izzy."
    Isabel hung up and thunked the phone against her forehead.  Drew laughed, then moved in to give Isabel an encouraging hug.  "Eat anything, huh?"
    "Not one word Mister Make-My-Legs-Quiver-and-Mess-With-My-Brain-All-Night-Long!"
    Drew continued to laugh as he carefully pushed her towards the door to the bathroom.  "Let's shower, then pick up a little before they arrive."
    About 45 minutes later they heard tires on gravel.  They looked at each other, smiled, and Isabel gave him a passionate kiss, then pulled away quickly.
    Drew just looked at her, "tease."
    Isabel let out a laugh and walked to her door.  Her parents were slowly getting out of their car.  Isabel felt a moment of nervousness, followed by excitement.  She missed her parents so much.  Camille always had a smile on her face.  She was just starting to look her age.  She had streaks of gray throughout her hair.  She was about the same height as Isabel, but tall and slender.  Isabel knew she didn't receive her mom's skinny gene, that was for sure.
    Her dad, Jack, was always happy just like Camille, they were perfect for each other.  He was a few years older, and was all gray, and showing his age more and more.  They were exactly what Isabel wanted, a beautiful marriage filled with happiness, and to be not afraid to go after what they wanted in life.
    Isabel and Drew were leaning against the railing of the porch.  Drew moved himself away from the railing and made his way down the steps.  When Camille started to walk up the steps, Drew put his arm out to help her up.
    Camille just chuckled, "Sweetie, I may look old, but I promise I can handle steps- BUT since your offering, I won't say no."
    When Camille was on the porch, Isabel threw herself into her mom's waiting arms.  "Oh, my baby, how we have missed you!"
    Jack had reached the porch landing, "Missed her?  We feel lost without our girl around."  He then took Isabel into his warm embrace.
    "Mom, Dad, I want you to met Drew.  He is a local firefighter here in Wilmington and lives next door in that cottage."
     
    Jack looked sharply at Drew, "Next door?  Are you behaving yourself?"
    Drew looked stunned, "um... y-yes, Sir."
    Laughing, Isabel said, "Dad,