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so when it comes down to it , i do n't think i could ask for a better godfather for my son . ''

aidan 's words touched pesh .

`` thank you .

that means a lot .

you have my word that i will always do what is right by noah . ''

after giving him a hearty thump on the shoulder , aidan said , `` come on back with me .

i want to introduce you to everyone . ''

`` do they ... '' pesh was n't sure how to ask if aidan 's family knew the story of how he and emma truly knew each other .

aidan chuckled .

`` let 's just say that pop 's the only one who knows the truth .

the others just think you met us when pop had his heart attack . ''

pesh could n't help the relieved breath that whooshed out of him .

it would have been a nightmare to have most of aidan 's family hating him for trying to steal emma away .

`` i see . ''

he followed aidan back into a large room filled with chattering people .

as he craned his neck , he saw emma in the corner with noah in her arms .

she looked radiant as ever in an emerald suit .

noah , however , did n't seem too thrilled to be outfitted in the lacy gown that flowed over emma 's arms and stopped mid-thigh .

his tiny brows wrinkled as he waved his fists back and forth as if any moment he might let loose with a scream .

taking him by the elbow , aidan guided him over to a group of men and women .

aidan introduced him to his four sisters and their husbands .

pesh smiled , nodded , and shook their hands before being bombarded by a hoard of aidan 's nieces and nephews .

`` now i want you to meet my niece , megan .

she 's the godmother . ''

`` it would be my pleasure . ''

aidan surprised pesh by leaning in and whispering in his ear .

`` i 'm pretty sure over half of the people here are gunning for you two to get together .

you know , a real romantic story to tell future kids about how you two met being the godmother and godfather of this sweet and adorable kid . ''

pesh gulped .

why was everyone he knew hell-bent on setting him up ?

had emma harbored some secret , ulterior motive in asking him to be noah 's godfather ?

`` i 'm flattered , but i do n't know if that 's such a good idea . ''

pulling back , aidan surmised him before winking .

`` normally i would agree because she is , after all , my niece-my favorite one if i 'm being honest .

but as much as it pisses me off to admit it , you two would make a great couple . ''

`` we would ? ''

`` hell yeah . ''

aidan swept his hand over his chin .

`` megan needs someone strong and stable like you are , and then you need someone who is so full of life like she is .

i can guaran-damn-tee you that you 've never been out with a woman like her before .

emma is like , one tenths the sassiness that megan is . ''

pesh could n't help giving aidan a skeptical look .

`` just keep an open mind , okay ? ''

with a reluctant nod , pesh replied , `` i will . ''

`` megan , '' aidan called .

when the tiny blonde turned around , pesh fought to catch his breath .

everything about her from her sparkling blue eyes to her long blonde hair was just like jade 's .

how was it possible for someone to remind him so much of what he had lost ?

aidan grinned as he glanced between the two of them .

`` i wanted to introduce you to pesh nadeen , the godfather . ''

thrusting out her hand , megan smiled warmly at him .

`` it 's very nice to finally meet you . ''

he stared at it a moment before his good manners overrode his shock .

he took her hand in his and shook it .

`` it 's very nice meeting you , too . ''

`` i 'll leave you two to get to know each other , '' aidan said .

before pesh could protest , aidan turned and disappeared into the crowd .

he turned to megan and tried clearing his throat of what felt like a wad of sawdust .

he knew he should try to make polite conversation , but he was still so shell-shocked by the way megan looked .

finally , she took pity on him .

`` so , emma tells me you 're a doctor . ''

pesh smiled politely .

`` yes , i am . ''

`` what type of medicine ? ''

`` emergency services . ''

megan 's face lit up .

`` oh , how interesting .

i 'm about to finish nursing school , and i 've asked for clinical placement in the er . ''

pesh widened his eyes in surprise .

aidan had failed to mention that they had the medical profession in common .

`` really ? ''

megan nodded .

`` i 'm hoping to get placed at grady , even though my parents would die a thousand deaths . ''

he cocked his brows at her .

`` i assume they 're afraid for your safety ? ''

`` yes .

they ca n't help worrying about the neighborhood .

they sometimes forget i 'm an adult , rather than a child . ''

`` what is it about grady that attracts you ? ''

`` besides the fact that it 's nationally recognized for its er ? ''

he smiled .

`` yes , besides the accolades . ''

megan tilted her head in thought .

`` i guess it 's the fact i really want to feel like i 'm making a difference and saving lives .

i feel like at grady i would be seeing some of the worst cases imaginable , and in turn some people who really do n't have a lot of hope . ''

he was taken aback by her words and the passion with which she delivered them .

while she possessed a beautiful exterior , she certainly seemed to have a greater depth of character than he had originally expected .

he did n't often meet someone like her .

most of the women at the hospital who threw themselves at him possessed only surface beauty .

he did n't have to be with them very long to perceive their true shallowness and self-centeredness .

to them , he was a prize to be won .

he could n't ever imagine megan feeling that way .

she was n't the type of woman to care about a trophy man on her arm-she wanted to make her own way in the world .

`` it is so good to hear someone speak with such passion about nursing . ''

`` really ? ''

he nodded .

`` we desperately need more people like you .

i know i would love to work alongside someone who had your passion . ''

she smiled at his compliments .

he could n't help noticing what a nice smile she had .