Chapter 4
Dinner was as rowdy as Rory had feared. The dining room was tricked out with balloons, streamers, and a huge Happy 21st Birthday, Rory banner. He hated being the center of attention, but plastered on a smile. And deep down he was pleased his new family wanted to mount such a celebration. Earlier he’d done his best to get into the spirit by putting on his fanciest western shirt, which just happened to be a brown plaid.
Barry had outdone himself with the food. There were Yorkshire puddings again.
“Just ordinary ones this time,” Barry told the men.
“Nothing ordinary about your Yorkshire puddings,” Jimmy said, putting three on his plate.
“Crawler!” Jake, Wayne, and Liam said in concert.
“Still didn’t hear that,” Barry said, leaving the room to fetch more food.
Everyone, includ
