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“Oh, don’t even try to deny it. I may be headed for elderly status, but I’m not stupid. You haven’t slept in that bed upstairs in I don’t know how long.”
It’s going on a week since we all stayed at the inn for the weekend. I’ve been at Apollo’s place every night this week because we just can’t keep our hands off each other. I hadn’t realized my absence bothered her, but clearly, it has.
“I miss you, too. If you’ll give me ten minutes to straighten out a couple of things,” I continue, “I want to take you somewhere.”
“But the crew will be here soon.”
“And they’ve worked with you for decades, so I’m sure they already have their marching orders. A couple of hours won’t hurt anything. Go get ready to leave.”
Instead of arguing, she smiles and hurries down the hall to the coat closet to grab her things, and I pull out my phone and call Rob.
“Hey, Boss,” he says.
“Hey, Rob, I need a favor. I can’t make it to the chapel to oversee the window installation, and I was hoping you’d be able to swing over there. I might be able to make it toward the end, but I have something I need to do, and—”
“No problem,” he says, cutting me off. “What time do I need to be there?”
“Around two. I can forward you the email with the work order in case you need it.”
“Send it over and take care of what you need to. I’ve got this handled.”
“You’re the best, Rob. Thank you.”
“No worries.”
I end the call and then shoot Cullen a quick text before joining Grandma at the door.
“Where are we going?” she asks.
“Somewhere we haven’t been in a long time. Too long, if you ask me. Should we take your car or my truck?”
“Your truck is so high off the ground,” she says. “You can drive my car.”
“Deal.”
As I drive, Grandma watches the scenery go by, her hands clasped in her lap. Annabelle Snow is infamous and well-liked in Huckleberry Bay. She’s quirky, with bright outfits and thick, red glasses that look so glossy against her white hair. She’s outspoken and loves to gossip about anyone and everyone in town.
And she knowseverything.
I’m proud to be her granddaughter.
“Things sure are changing,” she says, still looking out the passenger window. “Just look at all the new houses popping up. I remember when all of this was countryside.”
“Huckleberry Bay is becoming a tourist town, Grandma.”
“I know it, and I also know that it’s good for you young people who have to make a living. But I would be lying if I said that I didn’t miss the days of my youth here in this little seaside village. It was a beautiful place to grow up.”
“It still is. Just wait until you see Luna’s inn. It’s incredible.”
“Thanks to you.” I glace over and see her smiling at me with so much pride, she might burst with it. “You’re a talented woman, June.”
“Thank you.” I don’t know if she’s ever told me that before. I know that she loves me and is proud of me, but Grandma isn’t the mushy type. “I hope you’re hungry.”
“I worked up an appetite this morning.”
“Good.” I pull her car into a parking spot in front of Gordy’s Diner and cut the engine. “I’m in the mood for a cheeseburger.”
“Now, that sounds like a treat.”
