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Wes and Gavin invited me out with their families.Emma was a hoot.
A pause followed after he sent the message. Did it bother her that he was hanging out with one of her brothers? Was she still worried he might divulge her secret?You know I’d never say anything about your connection with Gavin and Cooper, right?
She answered almost right away.I’m not worried about that. Maybe just a little jealous.??
Now he felt bad for bringing it up.I saw Gavin chatting with you after class today. I can tell he likes you. I can even see a family resemblance.
I hope he still likes me when he finds out who I am.
How could he help but like Charlotte? She was so kind and thoughtful.I’m sure he will.
What was the fundraiser he was telling me about? Something to do with your landlord?
Just something Lisa Robinson and I worked out. They donate 10percent of Trail Days’ profits to some cause. This year it’ll go to townsfolk who need financial help with medical care.
According to Gavin this wasyourdoing.
I just brought up the subject to Lisa, and she took it from there.Avery will oversee the nonprofit and disbursements as she’s in a position to know where the needs are.
I think you’re being modest. But I’m sure Mr.Dixon and all the others on fixed incomes will appreciate your efforts. I’ll be sure to tell Brianna. Her grandmother could use the help.
She actually came up in the meeting.
I’m glad to hear that. Thank you for doing this.
He was no knight in shining armor. He’d figured that out long ago.I didn’t do much.
There was another pause. This one probably just because the topic had petered out. But he was loath to end the conversation.Have you thought about what you might say at the gas station?
How ’bout, “Can I get an oil change?”
He smiled.Funny. Are you even due one?
No.??
Well, maybe you’ll recognize his facial features and know it’s him on sight.
I thought I might say I’m from Riverbend and see how he reacts. Maybe he’ll mention his sons live there.
Good idea.
I hope I’m not too nervous to think. I froze up last time and he wasn’t even there.
I’ll be there too. I can keep the conversation rolling.
Whether he wants it to or not???
Anything for you.He stared at the comment he’d just typed out. He meant every word. But it wasn’t something he should tell his boss. He deleted the words. He was honored that she trusted him enough to include him in such a personal matter, but he didn’t want to overstep.
A text came in. Did you fall asleep on me?Am I that boring?
If only she knew he lay awake some nights just thinking of her.His thought life had gotten a little out of control. But it wasn’t as if he was acting on it.Just zoned out for a minute. How sure are you that this guy is your father?
Not sure at all, really. But he’s the only Craig Burton who lives within a hundred-mile radius of Riverbend. Have Gavin or Cooper mentioned their dad to you at all?
Before he could respond, another text came in.Sorry. Shouldn’t have asked you to divulge something a friend said in confidence.
