again. Showing him this part of my childhood was going to be so much fun. “Depends on how good your driving skills are.”
He laughed. “Do we need to go to town and get gas or anything?”
“If Damon stocked the fridge, then I’m sure these are ready to go.” I pulled out my phone and called Damon.
“Hey, Lil. How are you doing?” Damon answered.
“Hi, Damon. Thanks for stocking the fridge and pantry.”
I must have stunned him into silence because he didn’t reply. “Damon?”
“Yeah, I’m still here.” He paused. “You…went inside?”
I walked over to my four-wheeler and sat down. The wicked fast four-wheeler had been so much fun in previous years. I couldn’t wait to get it outside.
“I did. We ate breakfast in the kitchen.”
Damon released a breath. “That’s good, Lil. I’m glad you stayed. So, what’s up?” he asked, sounding relieved.
“I was wondering if you and Jason wanted to go four-wheeling. I showed Kyle the garage today.”
“Count us in. Jason is finishing up changing his oil, and then we’ll be on our way.”
I listened to Damon as I watched Kyle walk around and inspect each four-wheeler in detail. He was smiling in pure male appreciation.
“Okay. Oh, do the four-wheelers need anything before we go out?”
“No. I had tuned them all up the month before last, and after I went grocery shopping yesterday, I filled them up with gas. The three gas cans are full, too, so we are good to go.” Damon chuckled.
I turned and placed my legs on each side of my sexy black four-wheeler. “You’re the best.” I grinned. “You better hurry though. I’m already sitting on mine.”
I could practically see him beaming through the phone.
“You know it, and you better wait!” Damon said excitedly.
My other line beeped, and I looked to see Jeanine’s name flashing on the screen. A small smile spread across my face. I had thought about calling her more than once during my trip.
“We will,” I said to Damon. “But I gotta run. My other line is beeping in. See you soon!”
Damon quickly said good-bye, and I clicked over to answer Jeanine’s call.
“Hello?” I answered.
“Hi, Lily. It’s Jeanine. How are you?” She sounded as though she were walking in a tunnel.
“Hi, Jeanine. I’m doing well. How are you?”
Kyle’s head turned in my direction when he heard Jeanine’s name. He eyed me apprehensively as he sat down on my cousin Blake’s blue four-wheeler. He probably wanted me to stay levelheaded today since yesterday had been an emotional train wreck.
I had no intentions of letting anything sour my mood today. After all, I was sitting on my sexy black four-wheeler. What more could a girl ask for?
“I’m glad to hear that. Listen, I don’t want to bother you, but I wanted to make sure you were okay. I gave you a lot to consider during our last session, and I didn’t want to go too long without speaking. I was wondering if you went to visit your family in Colorado like we talked about?”
“I’m here now.”
“Oh, that’s great news, Lily!”
“Thank you,” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady.
“I’m here to support you in any way that I can. Would you like to talk a bit more this evening or tomorrow?”
I felt relieved and thankful that Jeanine had called. So many feelings had arisen already, and I had only been here for three days. Her thoughtfulness also made me feel like she cared about me on a personal level as well.
“That would be great, Jeanine. Maybe we could Skype tomorrow around lunchtime?”
“Perfect. I’m so happy and proud of you for taking such a huge step. I knew you could do it.”
“Thank you for that and for calling, too. It was just what I needed.” I smiled hopefully.
“You’re welcome, Lily. Anytime. Well, my lunch is over, but we will talk more tomorrow. Take care.”
“You, too.” After hanging up, I put my phone back into my pocket. I felt a bit better, knowing I would be speaking to Jeanine
1796-1874 Agnes Strickland, 1794-1875 Elizabeth Strickland, Rosalie Kaufman