“I don’t think a road trip is a good idea right now.”
“But, Mommy, there’s a limo!”
“Yeah, Mommy, there’s a limo,” Tanner said.
“I’m sorry, could I talk to Kennedy in private for a second?” I hooked my arm through hers and pulled her to the side. “What is he talking about? A trip?”
Kennedy shrugged. “I honestly have no idea. And what exactly am I answering my door to tonight?”
I laughed. “How should I know?”
“Well, you know what I do know?” Kennedy said. “That Jacob looks really excited about that limo.”
I looked back at Jacob. God, he really did. How was I supposed to say no to that excited grin? And at least this would distract him from wanting to talk to his grandfather. “How well do you know this Tanner guy?” I asked.
“Me?”
“Yes, you. Aren’t you guys friends?”
“He’s actually Ma…”
“Mybest friend!” Tanner said way too loudly and looped his arm around Kennedy’s shoulders. Apparently we hadn’t been far enough away from him to hide our conversation. “She was going to sayI’mher best friend. And she’s mine. Isn’t that right, Kennedy? We’re each other’s best friends?”
“Um…” Kennedy said.
“I’m quite honored, really. To be such good friends with someone so wonderful.” Tanner slapped her on the back.
Kennedy laughed. “Thanks, Tanner.”
I guess they were close then.
“We really should be going,” Tanner said. “We don’t want to hit traffic on our way to our top secret destination.”
“Top secret?!” Jacob started jumping up and down.
“That’s right, little man.” Tanner walked over to him. “Is that what you’re wearing?”
Jacob looked down at his wrinkled t-shirt. “For a little bit.”
Tanner laughed. “I have no idea what that means. Let’s go!”
“So I can trust him?” I asked Kennedy.
She nodded. “Absolutely. He’s a good guy. Even if he is a little strange.”
Honestly, a ride in a limo and a surprise road trip seemed perfect. Especially because it meant I could delay talking to Matt. “Okay,” I said. “We’re in.”
Tanner opened the door for us and Jacob ran out.
“Where exactly are we going?” I asked.
“It’s a surprise.”
I wanted to ask more questions. But it was hard not to be caught up in Jacob’s excitement. I ran after him down the stairs, out the front door, and right up to the limo.
“Wow,” Jacob said. “It’s so long!”
I ruffled his hair.
