Mom leaned in and whispered, ”A girl could get used to that too. Being looked at with such love, like she was the only woman in the world.”

I didn’t answer as Bo started toward us.

”Art’s going to stay in the cabin for a bit. I have a feeling he may reconsider those flying lessons when he gets back home.”

”That would be wonderful.” Mom placed her hands together as if in prayer. ”Not to mention a small miracle if he actually did something besides work.”

”I’ll do my best to encourage him,” Bo added happily before leaning in to give me a chaste kiss. ”I missed you,” she whispered and sat down in the chair beside me. She turned her attention to my mom, who was smiling ridiculously at us. ”Are you comfortable Connie? Can I get you anything?”

”Everything’s wonderful, Bo. Thank you.”

”Well don’t hesitate to ask, okay?”

”Okay. You’ve already done more than enough, though I won’t complain about you spoiling me.”

”A lady should be spoiled,” Bo replied smoothly.

Did my mother just blush? I seriously think she blushed. Bo was definitely a master at laying on the charm. First my dad and now my mom, who was practically swooning and I’d admit that I loved every second of it.

It wasn’t just mom though. Bo had a way with people. Given the strong feelings I had for her, I was more than pleased that my parents, dad especially, had taken a liking to her. If I had my way, she was going to be around for a very long time.

XXX

We had to listen to my dad gush about Bo letting him take the Bugatti for a spin at the airstrip. She had left it there from her last visit. That was one of is dream cars that he hadn’t had a chance to drive yet and he took full opportunity to put some of his old racing skills to work at the urging of Bo. ”I know that your family respects an automobile just as mine does. You treasure the qualities and enjoy each one’s character. Go ahead, get on the gas, but remember, you break it you bought it.”

He laughed and waved and then climbed behind the wheel. He tore down the strip.