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At the sight of Annabel, both Deacon’s and Alexandra’s brows rose in surprise Then they both looked fro Annabel’s arm back and forth, Willow said, "This is my mommy and daddy This is Belle"

"Actually, that’s Annabel," I corrected her

Both Deacon and Alexandra continued to stare at Annabel and htly like she was shaking herself awake or out of a stupor "Hello," she said as she took a step forward

She offered her hand to Annabel After Annabel shook it, Deacon came over "I’m Rev’s brother, Deacon"

Annabel smiled "I’ve heard a lot about you"

Deacon’s lips curved in his signature shter is delightful She’s been so sweet to show me around"

Like the proud father he was, Deacon bea you her good side"

"Daddy!" Willow protested with a pout

He reached over and ruffled her hair affectionately "Just teasing you"

"Why don’t we all sit down?" Ma?" I asked as I steered Annabel over to the table

"Nah, he’s getting shitfaced up at the roadhouse," Deacon replied

"David, honestly," Mama Beth chided

Unlike with the rest of us, he didn’t dare argue with Mama Beth Instead, he took a seat next to Alexandra After we had all gathered around the table, Ma dinner, the conversation reht Deacon and Alexandra told us about their honeymoon in Hawaii--or at least they shared the G-rated details with us Willow filled us in on all we had one Luckily, no one pressed Annabel with any questions that were too personal

When we finished dinner, Deacon and I went outside for hi he wanted to say to ured it had to do with potential blowback from what had happened with Mendoza Of course, I should have known Deacon would never cease to surprise o up to the roadhouse and see the boys?" Deacon asked

"I would, but I really need to get Annabel settled in"

"My phone was blowing up during dinner with texts They’re itching to see you, Prez You’ve been gone alued

I snorted "You act like the brothers have been pining away for hed "They have been deprived of the Malloy brothers all at the saedy"