Page 107 of His to Cherish
Eventually, Shane nodded and the guys talked some more about baseball and football before Beth mentioned the carnival going on over the weekend. It was something Latham Hills always had after school was out for the summer. It seemed like the perfect time to celebrate and begin enjoying the season.
The girls and I usually went up to the music tent and then watched the fireworks. We were supposed to go up Sunday night this year but I hadn’t asked Aidan yet if he wanted to join us, too concerned that maybe all those memories would make him think of Derrick.
The conversation shifted to more pleasant topics before we left, and I couldn’t help but examine Aidan’s expression.
The day had been hard for him, just like it had been for Shane, but it didn’t seem to be weighing him down, either.
I wasn’t sure if it was avoidance or healing that was occurring behind his stormy green eyes, but as we said our goodbyes, smiles larger and freer than when we had arrived, I was still thankful that we’d made the trip.
Shane was an awesome kid with a great future in store for him. I hoped the scare he’d had and the hopelessness he’d felt faded as he grew, allowing him to heal and move on.
Just like I hoped the same thing for Aidan.
