Last Act

Brad chuckled and said, "Well, you could call him the king of research."

"Oh, so you guys are colleagues?" Ava muttered, glancing curiously between Brad and Nick.

"More like we’re in the same field of work," Brad replied with a casual shrug.

"Looks like he's taken," Bella said with raised brow

"Yes he is, if not what are you going to do about it," Brad asked narrowing his eyes at her.

Ava laughed, shaking her head at the two who always seems to be at each others throat.

Angel tugged at her father's hand before the conversation could continue; her face lit up with excitement.

"I want to ride the carousel!" she exclaimed, her eyes wide with anticipation.

"Okay, sweetheart, let’s get you on one of the horses." He said, before turning to Bella and Ava with a grin as they all made their way toward the carousel.

"I guess they can ride in peace now," Bella whispered to Ava, her tone light.

"Yeah, I think," Ava replied softly, a hint of relief in her voice.

"You know, for a minute back there,