“Let me come with you.”
“Sure. The more hands the better. Plus, I’m sure she’ll love to meet you.”
“Does she know we’re coming?”
“Nope.” Chris smiled. “I wanted it to be a surprise.”
“Does she like surprises?”
“I think so.”
Lamont chuckled. “Good luck.”
They walked outside just in time to see Erykah get out of the vehicle. Her eyebrows shot up when she spied Lamont walking next to Chris. He could feel a grin wanting to escape, but he maintained a pleasant expression.
“Surprise,” Chris said when they drew close enough for her to hear him. “Dr. Erykah Kennedy, meet my friend Lamont Booker. Lamont, this is Erykah.”
“Nice to meet you,” he said, offering his hand.
“And you,” she replied. She turned to Chris. “Is this why you were so antsy today?”
He chuckled. “I should’ve asked if you like surprises.”
“I don’t know that I’ve ever been surprised.”
“Does now count?” Lamont asked.
“Maybe?” she replied hesitantly.
“What if I told you Piper and Tuck are here too?” Chris asked.
Her mouth dropped, then she nodded. “Okay, it counts.”
Lamont laughed. “Glad to hear it. Chris said you needed help unloading. Point me in the right direction.”
Chris’s phone made the notification sound. He grabbed the device and saw a message from Tuck.
Tuck
Lamont disappeared. Should I assume he found you?
Chris
Yep. He’s helping unload the car.
Tuck
Should I grab a luggage cart?
Chris
If you wouldn’t mind.
Tuck
Coming right out.
“Tuck’s coming with a cart, so maybe you won’t have to stress your muscles too much, Lamont.”
