Stern Men Always Finish Last

Chapter 15

Driving to drop off Ms. Sorenson has been a quiet affair. After spending the morning talking and napping with Dr. Green she finally came to speak with me. She doesn't think she's good enough for us. When I asked her why she thought she wasn't good enough for me, she told me she wasn't perfect, that she couldn't make beautiful music, and a host of other reasons that my brain was screaming at me to correct her on. I knew that I couldn't though. Words with Sang are never enough; particularly when it comes to seeing the good in herself. We are going to have to help her overcome that – to find a way that she can prove to herself that she is as good as us. If everyone votes in favor of the plan, we will have to start with building Sang up immediately. But first we have to get Kota on board. Kota is such an unknown. I hate unknowns.

When we arrive at Mr. Griffin's most of the family is there to greet Sang. Gabriel and Luke are finishing the last mission for the weekend, or they would have been here as well. No sooner have we pulled into the driveway than Mr. Taylor comes flying down to open her door and pick her up out of the car. "Sang Baby, I've missed you. Did you manage to keep the boss-man out of trouble?" Sang laughs at him while I glare from the other side of the car. Just you wait Mr. Taylor, I'm back in charge tomorrow.

"Mr. Blackbourne wasn't any trouble at all, North Star. We honestly just talked and slept a lot. It was good for me too."

"See! I told you all that Pookie was the only one who could keep him in line! Have you all forgotten that I'm the doctor here?"

Nathan snorts then responds, "How can we, Doc? You only remind us at least once a day. I swear, you would probably never take that white coat off if it was socially acceptable."

Sean just grins at him. "Well, I do look good in the white coat. Isn't that right, Pookie?" Sang blushes and buries her face in Victor's chest before he passes her down the line to the next hug recipient. Does she realize that they share her affections already?

"Gentlemen, why don't we let Ms. Sorenson put her things away and we can eat dinner. I believe pizza should be arriving soon, correct Mr. Morgan?"

"Yeah, Mr. B. It's supposed to be here any minute now."

"Excellent, then let us move inside." Kota already has Sang's duffle bag over his shoulder and Silas has Sang wrapped around him like a Koala. She's so beautifully small compared to Silas.

Dinner was pleasant for the most part. There was some discord and jealousy when it was mentioned that we went to the Midnight Club, but our beautiful girl put that all to rest with promises to go out with the rest of them. She handles their jealous tendencies without even trying. After dinner it was time to disperse so that Sean and I could speak with Kota.

"Gentlemen and Ms. Sorenson, I believe it is time we all adjourned to our respective homes. It is going to be a busy week. Mr. Lee, Dr. Green and I will follow you to yours as we wish to speak with you regarding the upcoming week's schedule. For the rest of you, changes will be sent out tonight to your phones. Any questions?" A chorus of groans about leaving Sang greet me, but I hold up my hand to silence them. " Gentlemen, there will be plenty of time to socialize with Ms. Sorenson this week. Please note that I am scheduling a family meeting for Thursday evening at Mr. Morgan's house."

"Mr. B.? That won't work. George and Jasmine will be home then." Victor chimes in. The disgust in his voice over his parents being home is evident. You're one of the first to turn 18 Victor, just hold out a little bit longer.

"Very well, Let us have this at Dr. Green's then at 7PM." Heads nod in agreement and then line for goodbye hugs from Sang forms. Kota, Dr. Green, and I go last.