Page 44 of You Fall First

Me

I was thinking of going to the park downtown today. I’d be happy to pick Dutton up, give him lunch, and we could feed the ducks at the pond. Might be a fun distraction until you get home from work.

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Me

I’ve got plenty of bread plus car seats in multiple sizes thanks to Rowan and Wally. Send me your address, and I can be there by 12:15.

Me

Unless you’re somewhere other than Harvest Hollow, in which case adjust the arrival time.

Me

You know where I live, but I have no idea where your house is. Seriously, though. I’d love some little kid company today.

Me

Already grabbing the bread.

Me

Which I might eat myself if I don’t get to share it with the ducks.

Me

Which won’t be good for anyone.

Unknown

You are a lifesaver. I don’t know how to thank you.

Me

You’re saving me from a lonely lunch of stale bread.

Unknown

Before you take this on, you should know Dutton’s really missing his mom. He’s taking the delay hard.

Me

Sweet thing. Of course he is. I’ll do my best to give him a good day. And as I said before, I’ve got nothing else going on until next month. So …

Unknown

TBH, thinking that far ahead makes my head spin. But knowing you’re around is already a weight off my chest.

Me

Least I could do, Cowboy.