When I walk through the back door, I can hear that things are in full swing in the pub. So, I haul all of my bags upstairs and dump them onto the bed. They’re damn heavy.

And I have no idea where I’m going to hang everything. We’re bursting at the seams as it is.

But we’ll figure it out.

I hurry downstairs and slide behind the bar. I walk up behind Keegan and slip my arms around his waist to hug him.

“You best get out of here. My girlfriend will be back any minute.”

“Haha, very funny.”

He turns and offers me a quick kiss. “You look like you had fun today.”

“I had so much fun, and I have a million things to tell you.”

“My ma’s home.”

“I know.” I grin at him. “I went up to see her, and she was waiting to be released.”

“And you didn’t tell me?”

“She wanted it to be a surprise. Hey, if it dies down at all, or you’re able to sneak away for a second, will you come upstairs for just a few? I have some fun news, and I want to tell you first.”

“Sure thing, love.”

“Awesome.” I kiss his arm and then make my way back upstairs. I’m standing in the middle of the bedroom, staring at the pile of bags on the bed, when Keegan walks in.

“Did some shopping today, did you?”

I laugh and look at him helplessly. “I didn’t realize I bought so much. But there’s a reason. I know you have to get back, but I wanted to tell you right away.”

“Are you okay, love?”

“I’m great. Remember when I told you that I applied for some meteorologist positions?”

“Yes.”

“I got one. I got a job. In Seattle. I know it’s going to be a bit of a commute, but it’s only part-time, so it’ll be doable. I needed clothes for television, so I called Samantha Nash, and we ended up spending the day with Natalie and Jules, and they know all the best places to get the good stuff for a fraction of the cost, and oh my God, Keegan, I got a job!”

He’s grinning from ear to ear, his arms crossed over his chest as he listens to me babble. And finally, when I stop talking, he pulls me to him and spins me around in celebration.

“I’m so fucking proud of you, Isabella.”

“Even though I’ll have to cut back on my hours just a little bit here? I’ll be at the station on Saturdays and Sundays, super early in the morning, so—”

“Baby, this is what you want. This is your dream. I can always find more help here. The important thing is that you got exactly what you wanted.”