Thanks for the soup and for listening. Sorry I got all emotional.”
“I don’t mind. We all need someone to talk to sometimes.” A slight grin lifted one side of his mouth. “That’s what friends are for.”
Though her head still ached and her nose was drippy, a smile formed on her lips. “Thanks.”
“You’re welcome.” With one more smile over his shoulder, he headed out the door.
Chapter Ten
R oss glanced around the church foyer, chose the best background and waved Cam over. “Let’s take a couple more photos by this window.”
Cam shot a distracted glance down the hallway toward the room where his bride and her attendants were dressing. “What time is it?”
Ross checked his watch. “Two-fifteen.”
Cam’s eyes widened. “Only forty-five minutes. How are we doing? Do you have enough time to take the rest of the pictures before the ceremony?”
“Don’t worry. We’re right on schedule.” He’d already shot a whole series of Cam with his four groomsmen and Rachel with her bridesmaids. Next he’d bring in Rachel and do the photos of Cam and Rachel together, then the whole wedding party in the sanctuary.
Ross positioned Cam to catch the best light. “Okay, turn a little to the left. Chin up. Look right here.” Ross held his breath and took the shot. “Perfect.”
“Can’t believe we’re getting married on the hottest day in September,” Cam muttered and wiped his glistening forehead with the back of his hand.
Lowering his camera, Ross grinned at his friend. “Relax, man. You’re marrying the woman of your dreams today. Everything is going to be fine.” He wasn’t usually that straightforward with the groom when he photographed a wedding, but Cam was his good friend, so he decided to shoot straight.
“Right.” Cam rubbed his hands on his black tux pants and blew out a shaky breath. “I don’t know why I’m so nervous. I’ve been looking forward to this for months.”
“Sure, but this is a big step for both of you. It makes sense you’re feeling a little anxious. That’ll pass.”
“I just want everything to be perfect for Rachel. She deserves a great wedding.”
Ross gave him a reassuring nod. “Don’t worry. Everything is going to run like clockwork. She’s done an amazing job with all the details.”
“Yeah, she has.” Cam turned and faced Ross. “Thanks for everything you’re doing. We really appreciate it.” He stepped forward and gave Ross a bear hug.
The camera got in the way, but Ross didn’t mind. He grinned and slapped Cam on the back a couple times. “No problem. I’m glad to do it.”
Cam stepped away, flexed his hands, then shook them out and paced over to the window.
Poor guy. “I know just what you need.”
Cam turned, his blue eyes wide. “What?”
“A few minutes with your bride.” Ross sent him a reassuring smile. “Let me go check and see if she’s ready.”
Cam straightened. “Right. Good idea. As soon as I see her, I’ll be fine.”
“Hang on. I’ll be right back.” Ross took off across the foyer.
If anyone deserved a second chance at happiness, it was his friend Cam. He’d lost his first wife and baby boy in a tragic auto accident almost five years ago. The weight of guilt he carried for asking his wife to drive that stormy night almost took him under. He left his high-pressure corporate job and opened a small frame shop at the Fairhaven Arts Center, hoping that would give him a new focus while he pulled his life back together. Then he met Rachel, director of North Coast Christian Youth Theater, and he found a reason to open his heart to love once more.
Ross smiled, thinking of the way that relationship had transformed Cam’s life. It was nothing short of a blessing from God. Ross couldn’t be happier for both of them.
Yes, Rachel deserved a great wedding day, but so did Cam. And Ross was determined to do everything he could to make it happen.
He knocked on the door of the classroom turned dressing room.
“Just
“I don’t mind. We all need someone to talk to sometimes.” A slight grin lifted one side of his mouth. “That’s what friends are for.”
Though her head still ached and her nose was drippy, a smile formed on her lips. “Thanks.”
“You’re welcome.” With one more smile over his shoulder, he headed out the door.
Chapter Ten
R oss glanced around the church foyer, chose the best background and waved Cam over. “Let’s take a couple more photos by this window.”
Cam shot a distracted glance down the hallway toward the room where his bride and her attendants were dressing. “What time is it?”
Ross checked his watch. “Two-fifteen.”
Cam’s eyes widened. “Only forty-five minutes. How are we doing? Do you have enough time to take the rest of the pictures before the ceremony?”
“Don’t worry. We’re right on schedule.” He’d already shot a whole series of Cam with his four groomsmen and Rachel with her bridesmaids. Next he’d bring in Rachel and do the photos of Cam and Rachel together, then the whole wedding party in the sanctuary.
Ross positioned Cam to catch the best light. “Okay, turn a little to the left. Chin up. Look right here.” Ross held his breath and took the shot. “Perfect.”
“Can’t believe we’re getting married on the hottest day in September,” Cam muttered and wiped his glistening forehead with the back of his hand.
Lowering his camera, Ross grinned at his friend. “Relax, man. You’re marrying the woman of your dreams today. Everything is going to be fine.” He wasn’t usually that straightforward with the groom when he photographed a wedding, but Cam was his good friend, so he decided to shoot straight.
“Right.” Cam rubbed his hands on his black tux pants and blew out a shaky breath. “I don’t know why I’m so nervous. I’ve been looking forward to this for months.”
“Sure, but this is a big step for both of you. It makes sense you’re feeling a little anxious. That’ll pass.”
“I just want everything to be perfect for Rachel. She deserves a great wedding.”
Ross gave him a reassuring nod. “Don’t worry. Everything is going to run like clockwork. She’s done an amazing job with all the details.”
“Yeah, she has.” Cam turned and faced Ross. “Thanks for everything you’re doing. We really appreciate it.” He stepped forward and gave Ross a bear hug.
The camera got in the way, but Ross didn’t mind. He grinned and slapped Cam on the back a couple times. “No problem. I’m glad to do it.”
Cam stepped away, flexed his hands, then shook them out and paced over to the window.
Poor guy. “I know just what you need.”
Cam turned, his blue eyes wide. “What?”
“A few minutes with your bride.” Ross sent him a reassuring smile. “Let me go check and see if she’s ready.”
Cam straightened. “Right. Good idea. As soon as I see her, I’ll be fine.”
“Hang on. I’ll be right back.” Ross took off across the foyer.
If anyone deserved a second chance at happiness, it was his friend Cam. He’d lost his first wife and baby boy in a tragic auto accident almost five years ago. The weight of guilt he carried for asking his wife to drive that stormy night almost took him under. He left his high-pressure corporate job and opened a small frame shop at the Fairhaven Arts Center, hoping that would give him a new focus while he pulled his life back together. Then he met Rachel, director of North Coast Christian Youth Theater, and he found a reason to open his heart to love once more.
Ross smiled, thinking of the way that relationship had transformed Cam’s life. It was nothing short of a blessing from God. Ross couldn’t be happier for both of them.
Yes, Rachel deserved a great wedding day, but so did Cam. And Ross was determined to do everything he could to make it happen.
He knocked on the door of the classroom turned dressing room.
“Just
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