Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Chapter 153

Just as the doctor had expected, it took another two days before Patrick's dads were released from the hospital. We helped Shannon, Connor, and Ian set everything up in their hotel suite, insisting they call if needed. Then we were back in our

room, packing and waiting for the car that Drew had sent to come pick us up.

When the car arrived, the back door opened before the driver could get out, and I saw Jake climbing out with an enormous grin. I threw myself at him, and he laughed. "I didn't know you were coming to pick us up," I said as he picked me up and spun me around.

"I didn't wait for his answer. I just kissed him. Patrick chuckled as he handed our small pile of luggage to the driver and climbed into the car. After a long kiss, Jake put me down, and we climbed into the car. The traffic was light since it was still early afternoon, and we made it to the house in record time.

As we pulled up the drive, I spotted Drew, Mike, and Josh all standing on the front porch waiting for us. The minute the car stopped, I ran to them out the door. Mike swept me up in his arms, and Drew and Josh surrounded me in a group hug. After greeting each of my guys with a kiss, Drew grabbed my hand and started leading me around to the open garage, and I looked back at the others, completely confused.

me in. The other guys piled into the back, and Drew quickly backed the SUV

are going? Or are you going to keep it a secret?" I asked, turning to

said from the

driveway. Josh reached around my set and, with his hands, covered my eyes. I grumbled but let them have their fun. I was sure I knew where they were taking me, but I

of the house. It was enormous, the kind of place that we could fill with lots of

jogged up the steps, giving him a fierce hug and a kiss on the cheek. Daren gave me an indulgent smile as I let him go. "Welcome home, Miss Emmy," he greeted me. Then Drew scooped me up, and

The others

The bed was large enough for all of

off their shoes and followed us to join in on the pillow fight. Later that night, I was lying breathless and contented between Drew and Mike. "I swear, your two are determined

know, baby," Mike said from where he lay. "You make that sound like a