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Cameron laughed. “You’ve got to be kidding me.” He hoped so. Gene was in his late fifties, and Cameron assumed he’d be with them until he retired—though he wasn’t sure what age pilots did retire.
“I wish I was. I’m worn out, and I don’t have reason to be. I’ve only flown a couple of short hops this week. Speaking of which.” He looked out the window as the fuel van pulled away from the plane. “It looks like we’re set for your short hop.”
“Do you feel up to it? I could drive.” Cameron didn’t really want to drive; that’d take hours, but if Gene didn’t feel up to it, he’d rather he went home.
Gene shook his head. “No. Of course not. This one’s an easy flight. I’ll be back here in no time and home early enough to make my wife smile.”
Cameron laughed. “That’s always a good thing.”
Gene nodded vigorously. “It sure is.”
“Okay, let’s go then, so you can back.”
As he followed Gene out onto the tarmac, he sent Piper a quick text.
I should be there at seven.
By the time he’d taken his seat and fastened his seat belt, she’d answered.
I’ll be there waiting.
He couldn’t wait to see her again.
~ ~ ~
“What are you doing back here?” asked Luke as Piper pushed her way through the main doors of the FBO building.
She laughed. “Nice to see you, too.”
“Sorry. I didn’t mean it like that. It’s just that you’ve been working your ass off all week. I thought you’d be glad to be out of here and off enjoying the weekend.”
“I will be very soon. I’m only here to pick up a friend. Anyway, what are you still doing here?”
“I was teaching. My student just left.” He grinned. “Nice try at changing the subject, but can I guess who thisfriendis?”
Piper shrugged. She liked Luke. She had a feeling he was going to be a good friend. They’d chatted a few times during the week. She’d told him a little bit about her and Cameron, and he’d told her a little bit about him and Angel. Neither of them really had much to tell—yet, but they were both hoping to. “Probably.”
“So, he’s come back to see you?”
She grinned. “Yes.”
“That’s awesome. I hope you have a great weekend.”
“Thanks. You too. Will you be seeing Angel?”
Luke made a face. “Only if I take myself over to the lodge at Four Mile and sit around while she works.”
“Aww, doesn’t she ever get any time off?”
“I think she could if she wanted to, but she never takes it. She’s a workaholic.”
Piper shook her head. “I bet she wouldn’t be if you’d just show her how much fun she could be having instead.”
“Yeah, I’d love to try, but I haven’t had any luck so far.”
“I’ll keep them crossed for you.” She waggled her fingers in the air, then turned to look out the window at the sound of jet engine approaching. They both watched as it touched down.
“Perfect landing,” said Luke. “One day I’ll be as good as him.”
