For a man who relied on remaining calm, being in control, and taking charge in emergencies, Scott couldn’t believe the way butterflies had taken flight in his stomach. It was ridiculous. All he was required to do was attend a rehearsal, discuss a stags’ night, confirm how many bridesmaids, and go. Except Josh has arranged dinner. With immediate family and close friends.
“Oh, for f**k’s sake.” Scott paced back and forth in his living room. “I’ve dealt with severed limbs, heart attacks, consoled grieving relatives, and welcomed new life into the world. Surely I can handle a rehearsal and ignore Dad if he acts up.”
But this wasn’t just about him. It was also about a much-loved younger brother. The last thing Scott wanted was to ruin Josh’s day, and Josh had made it quite clear, with Aroha b
