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“Winter break,” she said. “So, is this who I think it is?”
“Meet Adelaide Maria Spencer.”
They fussed over the baby while Calista held her.
“When are you bringing her for us to watch?” Katy asked.
“Your sister said not until she’s three months.”
“Calista, three months? I’ll be at school in three months.”
“You’ll be back in June, and then you can care for her every day.”
“Will you be lifeguarding again?” Katy asked Adam.
“I will.”
“Free childcare for employees,” Calista said, winking at him.
“No way! Thank you.” Then he quickly switched gears. “It looks like I’m taking twelve weeks off work. Can I see you before you go back to school?”
“Like a date, or do you want me to babysit?” Katy asked, smirking.
“Why don’t I leave you two alone,” Calista said, handing the baby over to Katy.
When she’d walked away, Adam turned to Katy.
“A date, only at my place, since she’s only a week old. And I’ll even pick you up.”
“I’d love to see you,” Katy said. “And I’ll get myself there. Where do you live?”
“Are you sure? I’m out in the boondocks.”
“I’m sure, Adam. I stopped being afraid of swamp monsters a long time ago.”
“Okay, I’m sorry,” he said, chuckling. “Do you know where the old Cypress Cove trail is?”
“Yes. I attended many drunken parties out there. I’m surprised we didn’t burn the whole parish down.”
“Ha! Every generation can say that. I have an old swamp shack out there. There’s a dry road in so you will be safe. No gators.”
He gave her the address and she keyed it into her phone. “I know exactly where your place is. It really is a swamp shack.”
They laughed and he dug out his phone. “I did a few upgrades,” he said, handing her the phone.
“Oh my God, ya think? My parents still live in their shack and no one ever talks about doing anything to make it nicer. This is fabulous.” She looked up at him. “What time?”
“As soon as you can. You should try to come while the sun is still up.”
She looked at the clock. “I leave here at three. I’ll swing by home to change and then be there around four thirty. Is that too early?”
“No, it’s perfect. The sun goes down so early, you’ll find your way in while it’s still light.”
A small child’s wailing got her attention. “I’d better get back to work.” She handed Adelaide back to Adam. “I’ll see you soon.”
“Looking forward to it.”
She held the door open for him and they made another minute of small talk before he left. Buckling baby Adelaide in her car seat had a moment of unreality about it. This was his baby. He would do this for her until she could buckle herself in.
