“I’m sure you’ll raise a ton of money with your baby line and do a lot of good,” Wynn said.
He thought how both Rhett and Knox used their fame to give back to society. How he’d sat on everything he’d made, not spending much—but not doing anything with it.
That was going to change.
It surprised Wynn that he’d never thought of these things. Of how self-centered and self-contained he’d been before meeting Scarlett and her circle of family and friends. In the short time of knowing her and those that surrounded her, Wynn realized he wanted to be a better person. A better man. Not only for Scarlett—but for himself.
“We hope so. Knox and I feel if the line takes off, we might expand it to sleepwear. Active wear. Even shoes.”
“Whoa,” Scarlett said. “It’s great to dream big but let’s get this venture off the ground before developing new lines, London.”
“Agreed.”
They left the nursery and heard the doorbell ring. London answered it and admitted Dash and Sydney.
“How did you make it through all those paparazzi and beat us here?” Sydney asked.
Scarlett gave him a grateful smile. “Wynn’s got a real talent for navigating through them.”
They went to a large great room that served as a den. Wynn lingered in the doorway as everyone else stepped inside. He saw Knox sprawled on the floor with all four children. They gathered around some board game. He watched a boy who was the spitting image of Rhett move his piece and moan.
“Not twins!” he exclaimed, showing a gap where his front teeth had once rested. “My car’s already full.”
The other boy, who wore a Carbon Man T-shirt, leaned over and read the text on the landing space aloud. “Girl twins? Yuck!”
Wynn realized they were playing The Game of Life, something he and his siblings had enjoyed when they were growing up.
“Time to go,” Scarlett called.
“Auntie Scarlett!” two of the children cried out as the other two yelled “Mommy! Daddy!” All four ran and slammed into the adults, who gave them hugs.
“How’s Dad?” the mini-Rhett asked, worry crossing his face.
“He’s going to be fine, Kyle,” Scarlett assured her nephew. “In fact, once we get home and you’ve had a bath and are in your PJs, we’re going to FaceTime him and your mom.”
Kyle Corrigan beamed while his sister grabbed his hand and jumped up and down.
“So, Uncle Rhett is really okay?” the other boy asked, concern on his face.
Scarlett nodded, ruffling his hair. “He’s very sore now, Drew. He’ll also have to do rehab, which means going to a physical therapist who’ll help him regain strength and movement in his leg.”
“We can help Daddy exercise. I’m good at it.” The girl who favored Cassie started doing her version of jumping jacks and Wynn hid his smile at her lack of coordination.
“Me, too,” the other girl proclaimed and imitated her friend.
“I’m sure your dad will be delighted to have so much help,” Scarlett proclaimed. “We all need to get going. Cadence, Harper, you can stop jumping now.”
“We need to pick up first,” Kyle said and Wynn thought what a good job Rhett and Cassie had done raising their children.
“Don’t worry about that, buddy,” Knox said. “London and I will take care of it this time since it’s getting late.”
“Thank you for volunteering to take the kids,” Sydney said.
“We were happy to do so,” Knox assured her and grinned at his wife. “It gave us an idea what’s in store in the future. I want at least enough to field a basketball team.”
“That’s still up for negotiation,” London said, crossing her arms and cocking one eyebrow. “Unless you want to have the next one?”
“But you’re so good at it, babe,” Knox replied and slung his arm around her, kissing her.
“Yuck!” the two boys shouted and Drew added, “Kissing is so gross.”
Everyone turned to leave and all four children stopped in their tracks. In unison, they said, “Carbon Man,” awe in their voices.
Dash stepped up. “This is Mr. Wynn. Remember, we’ve talked about acting. How people play a role. Mr. Wynn isn’t Carbon Man but he plays that character.”
With eyes still round in wonder, the tallest boy stepped forward and offered his hand. “Hi, Mr. Wynn. I’m Drew DeLauria. This is my sister, Harper.”
Wynn shook with him and watched Harper shuffle forward, her jaw open. She also politely gave Wynn her hand.
Drew motioned for the other two children to move closer and said, “This is Cadence and Kyle. Mr. Rhett and Miss Cassie are their mom and dad.”
After shaking hands with these children, Wynn solemnly said, “It’s nice to meet all of you.”
“Are you my daddy’s friend?” Cadence asked.
“I have met your dad and we’ve just started being friends. Your mom is going to write a screenplay for me.”
“For Carbon Man?” Kyle asked quickly.
“Yes. She and your uncle Breck are working on it already.”
The boys high-fived one another and proclaimed it cool.
“I’m also friends with your Auntie Scarlett,” he continued. “Right now, we need to get you home so you can talk to your mom and dad before you go to bed.”
“You’re coming home with us?” Kyle asked, amazement evident in his voice.
“I am. Let’s go.”
All four children turned and ran back to Knox and London, hugging them goodbye, and then they left the Monroe house. Scarlett made sure Kyle and Cadence were buckled into their seats and gave Wynn instructions on how to get to Rhett and Cassie’s house.
“Do you like being Carbon Man?” Cadence asked. “I mean, playing Carbon Man. I get that you’re an actor like Daddy.”
“I’ve worked with a lot of talented actors,” Wynn said. “It’s great to be a role model for so many kids who come to see the Alpha Tharra Universe movies.”
“Mr. Wynn also plays other roles,” Scarlett added. “Your mom and Uncle Breck are also writing another
