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I’m almost grounded for punching Hailie.I text Langdon.
That was a while ago.He responds.
Gramps, Mom and I bounce down the road in his truck.
She just found out today. Still fresh for her.
LOL. Things ok tho?
I type the only response I have.Getting there. They will be.
When are you free?
I grin.Dunno. We’re going to the nursery to grab bulbs to plant today. Maybe tomorrow?
Sunday dinner?He responds.
“Hey Gramps,” I say.
“Yeah?”
I give him my best pretty please expression. “Can we do Sunday dinner with the Nash’s?”
Gramps looks to Mom, who smiles.
“Why?” she asks.
“Can we, or can’t we?” I push.
“I don’t see why not,” she answers.
Gramps grunts his ok.
Sunday dinner is on. Tell you parents.
He sends back a smiling emoji and then,Can I see you alone before then? Tonight? Roller skating?
I scrunch my face up. I’ve never been roller skating. I’m okay at ice skating but I have no idea how embarrassing I’ll be in roller skates. I’ve never even tried rollerblading.
“What’s the face for?” Mom asks.
I look up from my phone. “Uh, Langdon wants to go roller skating tonight.”
She grins. “Fun!”
I pout. “I don’t know how to skate.”
“Just say yes. You’ll have fun.”
I sigh and text Langdon back.
I guess there’s a first time for everything.
His response is immediate.
I won’t let you fall.Pick you up at seven.
Forty Nine
