Free Snowmen In Paradise (Book 2 Tj Jensen Paradise Lake Mysteries) by Kathi Daley Page A

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    “I have to admit that I can empathize,” Tj commented . “I can’t remember the last time anyone has gotten my blood boiling the way Travis has this week.”
    “Sorry , darling.” Jake patted her hand. “You worked so hard to put on this beautiful event and I’m sitting here ranting about something well enough left in the past. I didn’t mean to get you all worked up.”
    Ben laughed . “It doesn’t take much to get our little spitfire worked up these days.”
    Tj glared at Ben.
    “The wedding really was beautiful, sweetheart,” Ben complimented her. “You did such a good job. I can’t remember the last time I attended an event that was executed in such a seamless manner.”
    Tj laughed . “I didn’t actually end up doing anything, and if things went smoothly, it was really more Kyle’s doing than mine. But thanks.”
    “It’s almost like old times with my boy singing and you watching from the sidelines .” Jake smiled.
    “Yeah, it does feel nicely nostalgic . The only difference is that in the old days I’d be trying to sneak a glass of sweet wine past Dad. Where is he, by the way? I haven’t seen him all night.”
    “I think I saw him heading toward the bar,” Ben answered .
    She looked around the room. Everyone appeared to be having a good time. Tj had been bummed that Dylan had missed the wedding ceremony, but she’d hoped he’d make it here in time for the remainder of the reception. Now that the meal had been served and the traditional customs taken care of, she had time to relax and enjoy the music, and she really wanted someone to dance with. Kyle appeared to be tied up with Carmen, and Hunter was busy singing. Since the brides and grooms were well into their sixties, the average age of the attendees at the reception was something north of fifty. Maybe she’d borrow Doc when Bonnie was finished with him. He had several decades on her in terms of age, but with his outrageous wit and personality, he had what it took to entertain any woman.
    Jenna sat down in an empty chair at the table and took off one of her high heels to rub her foot. “Dennis just called to let me know we shouldn’t count on either him or Dylan to make it back for several hours at least. The accident everyone was called to respond to was actually a fire in the Angel Mountain administration offices. Someone left some of the dynamite they use for avalanche control in the storeroom behind the office and the whole thing blew up.”
    “Blew up ? Was anyone hurt?”
    “I’m not sure . Dennis didn’t have time to go into detail. He just called so I wouldn’t worry. When he left, he thought he’d be back in time to share a dance. He figured since he’s not technically on call, his would be the first engine released. It turns out, though, that no one is going anywhere for a while.”
    “I’ll put in a call to the hospital,” Jake offered . “If anyone was hurt, they’d know about it.” Jake had founded Serenity Community Hospital in 1950, and while he’d retired years ago, turning the administration of the enterprise over to Hunter’s dad, Charles, he still had a direct line to anyone he wanted to talk to.
    “Tj , there you are,” Maude said as she walked up, with Millie, Abe, and Andy trailing behind her. “We wanted to thank you again for the beautiful day you provided for us. We don’t know how we can ever thank you.”
    “And you too , Jenna,” Millie added. “Everything was just perfect.”
    “It was our pleasure,” Jenna answered for both of them.
    “And the service,” Andy said, directing his comment to Judge Harper. “It was truly something special.”
    “I’m glad you enjoyed it . It’s not often I get the chance to do a double wedding.”
    “Are you going on a honeymoon?” Ben asked.
    “We’re switching up cabins a bit,” Millie blushed , “but we plan to stay for the winter carnival.”
    “Andy and I are entering the ice -fishing competition,” Abe told them. “I don’t