章 218: Chapter 218: Birthday Plans

After Jessi’s kids returned to their own lives, Jessi and Judd fell back into their normal routine. With the arrival of season, Jessi was busy with event after event. But since her work was more flexible, she was able to adjust to Judd’s erratic schedule. Together, they managed to continue to tackle the jobs on Graham’s list, and to enjoy down time on the water, going out, and at times, doubling with Alex and Trish. The two couples had made a memorable trip to the fair and Jessi and Trish had the giant stuffed bears to prove it.

Before Jessi knew it, her birthday rolled around. Judd had made certain that both of them had the night off, and he made an occasion of it, ringing her doorbell at precisely the minute he said he would be there.

“Hello, birthday girl,” he drawled, right arm behind his back. Impeccably groomed and dressed in a dark suit, a white dress shirt, and navy tie, Jessi thought he looked like sex on legs.

She grinned shyly. “Hello. Come on in.”