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“I’m coming!” I shouted back. “Like I said, comfort. So, track pants—running shoes. No sandals. Make sure you have bug spray, sunscreen and a baseball cap to keep the sun off your face. Socks, if you think you have enough, add an extra pair. Bring snack bars as well.”
“Why snack bars?”
“Sometimes, you may not want to eat what they catch.” I suggested. “It’s all fish—but how much fish can one eat in a weekend, right? And bring a box of beer with you—”
I glanced over my shoulder toward Carter who was now leaning against my rig beside Wolf. They were in deep conversation with Myra.
“Carter isn’t fussy about his beer. It just has to be cold. But ask at the store what brand they would recommend.”
Levi blinked as if he was mentally storing all I was telling him.
“And be yourself.” I added. “Try to have fun—”
“What about makeup?” Levi asked.
“That is up to you.” I framed his cheek and kissed his forehead. “But know, makeup in that situation could cause your skin to break out.”
“Eww.”
“Yeah.” I hugged him. “I have to go. Take care of my man, okay?”
“I promise.”
I stopped to kiss Carter before opening the door so the boys could climb into the truck. Thankfully, the front seat had space for three people legally—three seatbelts. I could almost feel the excitement radiating off the teenagers as they scooted across to their positions.
Eli stuck Dillon in the middle and I stopped to steal another kiss from Carter, reminded Wolf to keep an eye on them and waved at Myra.
The first stop was to get the rig hooked up with cargo.
Dillon and Eli was curious about everything.
They asked questions—a lot of them—and whereas I preferred the silence, I found myself enjoying their presence and their need to learn.
When we were finally on the road again, Eli noticed the truck sounded different, that stopping felt different.
“That’s because it’s loaded now.” I explained.
“It’s heavier.” Eli oohed.
“Yes.” I replied.
“What exactly are you hauling right now?” Dillon asked. “Or is it a super secret?”
I giggled. “No, not secret. Right now, we’re hauling furniture.”
“Still pretty cool.” Eli told me.
We made it to our first stop and all three of us exited the truck to exhale, stretch our legs and I showed them to the toilets.
While they were gone, I stopped to buy drinks for them—while I did have some in the truck, I didn’t have time to fill the cooler with ice.
They came back and fluttered around me, trying to see what I’d bought them.
“Didn’t know you had kids.” Mozzie peered at Eli and Dillon.
“I don’t—” I began.
“I’m her boyfriend’s son.” Dillon pointed out. “And this is my best friend.”
