Koa grins. “Romantic lunatic.”
Deacon laughs. “Terrifying lunatic.”
I ignore all of them. “She’s fine.”
Dash studies me. “Fine, how?”
“Fine.” I state.
“Define fine.” He prys.
“Short messages.”
The entire row groans.
Stone points at me. “You’re dead.”
“I am not dead.”
“You’re road trip dead,” Koa clarifies.
Dash sighs like he’s exhausted. “What else?”
I hesitate.
Aleks mutters another curse under his breath.
“What else?” Dash repeats.
I lean back in my chair. “She may have found out…” Everyone goes quiet. “…that I contacted Lucy’s father.”
Koa blinks. “To do what?”
“Sign off his parental rights.”
Dead silence, until Deacon bursts out laughing. Then Stone nearly falls out of his chair. Aleks rubs his face to hide a smile.
Dash stares at me. “You negotiated custody with the man who has had nothing to do with his kids?” He pauses. “…without telling her.”
I nod once.
“Gentlemen,” Dash leans back and looks at the ceiling. “We have a new front-runner for Dumbest Romantic Gesture of the Year.”
Aleks nods. “Congratulations.”
Koa grins. “You’re definitely on Dash Watch now.”
I look at my phone again.
Hildy:
I know.
Two hours turns into three, and then we finally boarded.
I’m jolted awake when the plane lands, just enough turbulence to irritate everyone already irritated by the delay. The second we’re cleared to land, I’m on my feet.
Aleks grabs my arm. “You’re not riding with us?”
