Chapter 48

As Laura and Gwen worked on getting Steve bandaged, Kate decided to quiz him. “Did you tell the governor’s daughter that I was drop dead gorgeous? Did you mean it? Do you really think that, or did she make it up?”

Steve blushed a little, then smiled. “I did mention that Gwen had some attractive sisters. I don’t know if I used the term ‘drop dead gorgeous’ or ‘supermodel looks and figures.’ I know it was one or the other, or maybe even both. Are you upset at me for talking about you, Kate?”

“Yeah, I’m pissed!” responded Kate. “I’d have your babies right now if I could!”

“Kate!” scolded her shocked mother. “Ladies don’t talk like that! You were way out of line. You’ve probably embarrassed Steve with that outburst.”

“This is quite a family unit,” laughed Laura. “It’s a good thing your daughters are so close to each other or there’d be hell to pay. This guy’s managed to cast a spell over three gorgeous sisters. Normally, that’s a formula for disaster, but I’ve se