Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Aubree was on edge, especially after the whole fiasco with the Clements family. Meeting her boyfriend's family now felt like a hurdle she wasn't ready to jump over.

"Aubree, there's something different about you these days. Your performances have a depth to them. Someone's clearly had a big impact on you. If that someone is my son, he should count himself lucky. My wife has already warned him-he better not break any hearts, regardless of age. We all know Matt; he might come off as laid-back, but he's actually quite determined and has a mind of his own."

"But love is a two-way street. My wife and I want Matt to find his path, but we don't want him getting hurt. He's never been in a relationship, so I'm asking you, even if you decide he's not the one, let him down easy. If you accept him, you're always welcome in our family." Aubree couldn't find the words, her fingers tightly clutching her purse.

Say thank you?

That seemed too simple.

Matthew had rocked her world in a way she never thought possible. And Casey's words resonated deeply with her.

Casey wasn't looking for gratitude, brushing it off casually.

"That kid should be here any minute. You better go."

Aubree opened and closed her mouth before finally saying, "Mr. Casey, thank you."

sipping his tea, nodding in

to the airport, Aubree's

with headphones draped around his neck, her heart skipped

when he saw her, and he came over

"Aubree!"

as he hugged her and spun her around. "Did

full disguise, cautious of any lurking paparazzi. She playfully tapped his shoulder, asking, "All

was complicated, but we managed. The launch is

sorted, Aubree felt a wave of relief as

get out of here before the reporters catch

and they made their way

lag, naturally slid into the driver's

to your place?

her made him long

nudging him to the passenger seat.

got to Aubree's