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“He won’t. Don’t worry.”
“Did you see his mom yet?”
“We’re doing that on Wednesday.”
“How do you feel about that?”
“Strangely calm. I’ve decided that her being part of his life won’t take anything away from what he and I have, and that it’s in his best interest to know her.”
“For what it’s worth, I think you’re doing the right thing.”
“It’s worth a lot. Did I mention that your grandmother told me we should go to Galveston for the weekend? So I got us a hotel room there starting tomorrow.”
Her eyes lit up with happiness. “Remind me to thank her for putting that idea in your head.”
“She thought we might enjoy some time alone.”
“It’s funny how things change, huh?”
Max laughed. “Your parents always wanted to hang out with us when we were at your house.”
“I know! And now my grandmother is suggesting a weekend away together.”
“We’re not kids anymore, and after what you guys have been through, they’re thrilled to see you moving on with your life.”
“I told them I want to go back to Butler, and they said they do, too.”
“Really? That’s great news.”
“We all want to be home again.”
“What about your grandmother’s arthritis?”
“She said she’s on much better meds than she was when they lived in Vermont, and she misses it so much there.”
“That’s great. I’m glad for you that they’re coming, too. We’re still on for January?”
“That’s the plan.”
“I’ll come drive the moving truck for you.”
“Really? I was going to drive myself.”
“Now you don’t have to. Work shuts down the week after Christmas, so it’s no problem.”
“I can’t believe this is happening, Max. That you’re here, that we’re picking right up like nothing ever changed.”
“Nothing did change. It wasn’t like we had a big meltdown and decided to never see each other again. Life happened. And now that we’ve found our way back to each other, all I want is more of everything with you.”
“You promise I’m not dreaming?”
“I promise.”
They turned the corner and walked into a park that they had all to themselves at that hour.
Max led her to a bench and turned to face her. “Kiss me.”
She placed her hand on the face that had haunted her dreams during ten hellacious years and gazed into his eyes as she pressed her lips to his.
