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Chapter Twenty Seven
June Fourth
Juniper
“How did you get the world map on your island tablet?” She zoomed in and out of the Redding area.
“I had to download some additional software. Did you find it?”
“Not yet.” She shifted in her seat, swiping her fingers, “Okay, I found Whitmore.” She moved around looking at the blue lines that indicated water, “I can't find Clover Creek. That’s the creek right?”
“Yes, I can't believe you remember that.”
“I guess lunch with your mom wasn’t a terrible idea.” She zoomed around the screen with her two fingers, “If we exit in Anderson, we can cut some time off.”
“Sounds like a plan, I can use a bed, a shower and a drink.”
“It’s a little late tonight for that. We’re going to pull in after one.”
“I’ll be okay.” He intertwined their fingers and continued the speed limit.
Wolfgang
The gravel crunched under the tires as he pulled up to an old brown cabin. “I guess this is it, I’ve seen a few pictures and it doesn’t look like anyone is here.” He shifted the car into park, “My mom always said the laundry room window never locked correctly, let’s start there.” The slightly cooler, mountain air brushed against him for the first time and walked around to her door. “Do you want to stay in the car?”
“Absolutely not!” She stepped out protesting. Wolfie tiptoed around the dark cabin along the wrap around wooden deck, towing Juniper by hand.
Coming to a side door with a window next to it, he recognized it and dropped her hand to push the pane to the side and it opened in disbelief. “Wow.” Wolfie sized up the window, “I don’t think I’m fitting through this.” He hated the idea of sending her in first not knowing what was on the other side, but it had to be done. It helped that the door was right next to the window.
He interlocked his fingers and hoisted her through gently and with ease. The door next to it ticked as she unlocked it, “There we go.” She smiled at him proudly. Wolfie slowly paced into the cabin next to her, he shut the laundry room door, locked it, and turned the light on. He was overcome with feeling a sense of faux nostalgia as he stepped into the kitchen. The pine paneled walls were covered in windows, the same wooden walls in old photos of his young parents. He walked around the bare dining table to a few pictures hung on a wall and Juniper found the light switch for the kitchen to help her watch him.
Standing before framed pictures, staring deeply into an unseen photo of his mother, his father, Amy, their brother and his grandparents, his eyes watered. “It’s still theirs.” He didn’t turn.
“What?”
He pointed, “The cabin, it’s still theirs, or they wouldn’t have these pictures up.”
“So do you think we will be okay here? It doesn’t look like it's been abandoned for thirty years, or even one.” She stepped around Wolfie to look at the photo with him.
“I think so.” He shuffled closer to her, “Maybe my uncle uses it for hunting or a vacation home. Let's check the place out.” He grabbed her hand and walked through the living room that was overlooked by a loft. They stopped at the door before the stairs and examined a bedroom with a private bathroom. Upstairs was another bedroom and a full bathroom. “I think up here will be safer.”
After he flicked the bedroom light on, he set his bag down and dropped his keys on the dresser. Cupping her face he whispered, “With all the power I have, I will always try to keep you safe.” and gently pressed his lips to her.
June Fourth
Juniper
She stroked the side of his face, lightly tickling him until he woke up. “Good morning.” She saw movement behind his eyelids before they slivered open.
He moaned, “Good morning.” Letting his eyes close again. “I slept so good.” His arm draped over her and squeezed her into him.
“I had a hard time getting past the creepy abandoned cabin feeling.”
“Well, sleep on park benches for two weeks and then see how you feel.”
“Hm.” She paused, “What are we doing today?”
“I finally have access to an outlet, so I need to charge my tablet, reach out to Margaret, Jay and my mom. We should probably go buy a couple outfits, food for the next month or so. I also would love to explore the property a little.”
