Maggie sighed with relief.“That’s great news.That gives me time to get some coffee.”
The older lady frowned.“You’ve not eaten anything today?Well, I can help with that.”She held up a finger and headed back to the golf cart.She lifted the lid on the cooler strapped to the back.
She returned and held out something wrapped in aluminum.“It’s a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich.”
Maggie’s stomach growled again as the delicious aroma reached her.“How much is it?”She started for the camper to get her purse.
“No charge.I made extra.I always have extra for the employees working in the store.”
Maggie took the sandwich and smiled.“Thank you.I need to buy groceries before we camp tonight.”She unwrapped the sandwich.“This looks wonderful.”
The old woman smiled and started for the golf cart.“The campground store also has some basic groceries if you want to pick up some things before you hit the road.All at a good price too.”She waved before driving away.
Maggie sank down in the doorway of the van and bit into the sandwich.She moaned in delight.
“Maybe this camping thing isn’t so bad after all.”
Walker let out a bark.
Chapter10
Walker blinked his eyes slowly.The slow swaying of the van and the soft music Maggie was playing on the radio was starting to put him to sleep.He couldn’t really make out the distinctive objects they were passing along the road because of how fast they were going, but he knew from the smell drifting in from the open window they were in the countryside.Rural areas always smelled better than city spaces.
He wasn’t sure where they were going, and he didn’t really care.
As long as he was with Maggie, that’s all that mattered.
He rested his head back down and felt his eyelids grow heavy.It had been a while since he’d been on a trip.The gentle sway of the van was making him sleepy.
He tried to fight sleep, but he finally lost.
He dreamed of racing through meadows and chasing bunnies.The grass was soft under his paws, and the cool breeze drifted across his fur.
There were mountains in the distance and flowers were blooming everywhere.
In his dream, his eyesight was crisp and he could see for miles away.
It was the most beautiful place he’d ever seen.
Chapter11
Maggie pulled into Pinnacle State Park near Little Rock, Arkansas.She had thought about driving as far as she could, but she also wanted to enjoy her trip with Walker.
She had picked up some essentials from the shop at the campground and was looking forward to cooking a meal tonight.While she was there, she overheard a couple talking about how much they enjoyed Pinnacle State Park so she decided to stop there for the night.
When she pulled into the park, she stopped at the visitors’ center.
She smiled and got into the back of the van.Walker wagged his tail with excitement as she reached for his leash.
She opened the van door and Walker eased out.Once he stepped onto the grass he did his business.
Maggie tightened her hand on the leash as a squirrel scampered a few feet away from Walker.
Walker didn’t move despite looking in the direction of the animal.Her heart sank in her chest.She knew Walker was old, but seeing the obvious signs broke her heart.
She knelt beside her dog and rubbed his head.“Your eyesight isn’t what it used to be, is it?”
Walker leaned into her hand.He looked in her direction and gave her a toothy smile as if he didn’t have a care in the world.
