" You know, what with all the weddings here and about, there’s been a lot of talk about who’d be up to take on the challenge of the youngest McCrae,” Brodie said, then stepped in and gave Cooper’s shoulder a clap. “I’d say you look good for it, mate,” he said with a grin. “I’ll leave you two to it, then. And by it I mean--”
“Good-bye, Brodie,” Kerry said, giving him a little shove, even as they both laughed. “I should have known not to encourage the incorrigible.”
“You did start it,” he said, then gave them a quick salute before jogging back down the pier, Whomper close at his heels. "

― Donna Kauffman , Starfish Moon (Brides of Blueberry Cove, #3)