“Good.” Marisol leaned in and gave Blair a kiss on the cheek. “Go have fun with those two. You were right about Nolan. That kid is completely feral, but he’s also the most amazing child in the entire world.”

“Right?” Blair couldn’t help but smile because she knew exactly who he got that from.

The smile didn’t leave her face as she said goodbye to Marisol and went back into the hotel room. “Someone looks happy,” Erin said as soon as she walked back in the door.

“I am  happy. I’m very  happy.”

“Bear!” Nolan bounced over to her and hugged her legs. “Mommy told me you guys had so much fun.”

“She said that, huh?” Blair smirked and lifted an eyebrow at Erin, who flipped her off behind Nolan’s back.

“Yep.” Nolan brought a hand up to his mouth and yawned loudly. “I’m really tired. Can we go to bed?”

“You’re asking  to go to bed?” Erin looked from Nolan to Blair. “We need to have Marisol watch him more often. This never happens.”

We. Blair loved the sound of that, but she also knew she couldn’t allow herself to read into it too much. Erin had been very honest about not being ready for anything.

After getting themselves and Nolan ready for bed, all three of them climbed into the one that hadn’t been used for the night’s earlier activities. Within minutes of laying down, Nolan was fast asleep.

Blair reached her arm over his head and wiggled her fingers on the off-chance Erin felt comfortable holding her hand. “I had a lot of fun on this trip,” Blair whispered to her.

Erin intertwined their fingers and squeezed Blair’s hand. “I’m sure  you did.”

Blair chuckled at her tone. “Don’t get me wrong, tonight was amazing, but I meant the whole trip. It’s been wonderful, and I really don’t want it to end.”

Erin watched Blair for a long time without saying a word, and when she finally spoke, her voice was more serious. “Nolan and I were planning on leaving for my niece’s softball tournament as soon as we dropped you off on Saturday morning. Please don’t feel like you have to, but you’re welcome to come with us if you want.”

“Really? Back in your hometown? With your family?” Even though she was sure Erin didn’t see it that way, this was a huge step.

“Technically, she’s playing about an hour from my hometown, but yes, we’d be staying in my hometown on Saturday night between games.”

“Count me in.”

Erin’s face lit up as if Blair had just told her she won the lottery. “Really?”

“Really. Let’s do it.”

Chapter 20

Erin

“Have I mentioned how excited I am to see where you grew up?” Blair asked, as she bounced up and down in the passenger’s seat.