“The local library is a book mobile?” Cora looked at the rundown truck parked in an alleyway. “You cannot be serious.”

“Was this a bad idea?” Euann had hoped it would be a nice surprise for his wife, who wanted a job. He could think of nothing better. “There is also the local animal shelter. Fergus took a special interest in it and they are fully staffed, but I’m sure they will welcome ya. I know ya miss helping the dog rescue.”

“A friend texted me to say congratulations, and she mentioned someone sent the rescue a large donation,” Cora said. “The dogs will be taken care of for the next six years.”

“Wedding present from Uncle Fergus,” Euann said, “from one dog lover to another.”

Cora continued to look at the truck with a frown.

“Was this a bad idea?” Euann had been so sure that she’d love it.

“No, this is fine, but…a broken-down truck? Kids are getting their love of books from a truck in a back alley?” She shook her head as she walked around the vehicle. “This will never do.”

“So, ya think being the local librarian is a good idea?” Euann clarified.

“Somebody needs to take over, and this is better than the idea I had to beg your mother to let me into the mysterious old library to catalog the family collection.” Cora wrapped her arms around his neck.

“She holds those keys pretty tightly. I’d wait at least fifty years before broaching that conversation.” Euann brushed the tip of his nose against hers.

“So, my honey-bunny,” Cora said, “do you remember how everyone kept saying we have tons of family money, don’t worry about a job, it will come when it comes, we can afford twelve million lifetimes?”

Euann nodded. “I don’t know about the twelve million part, but yes.”

“I need a building. Someplace big. Shelves. Computers. I have some places I can email to ask about getting us stocked with books, and I can approach the city council to help out.” She went to peek in the window of the truck. “Tables. Chairs. Racks. Art.”

“Whatever ya wish, my love,” Euann said. He followed her as she walked out of the alley toward the busy street, still listing supplies. “All I want is to see ya happy.”

“Posters, toys, pens…”

“I love ya.” Euann draped his arm around her and kissed the top of her head.

“Oh, and a logo. I want all the kids in town to get a library card, and—”

He placed a finger on her lips. “And ya love me too?”

“Of course I love—oh!” Cora tapped his chest in excitement, stopping him from kissing her, “Do you think we could get a dog? A library dog. Or cat. Or both?”

“Get in the car. I have another surprise.” Euann opened the passenger door for her.

“Where are we going now?” She climbed inside. “Do you know of a building for the library?”

“No, this is our honeymoon.” Euann grinned. “I booked us a room at our favorite hotel.”