I started the Jeep and the slow descent back towards the house. As I bumped up the dirt road and turned into the paved driveway, I saw Malachi’s Navigator in the garage and smiled again. He was already here, waiting for me.
“I’m home!” I walked through the foyer hallway and into the kitchen and found Malachi sitting at the table. I felt antsy and opened the fridge. “Where’s Adara?”
“She went to the store, something about cooking your last meal.” I turned around sharply as I looked at him and he burst out laughing. For once in my life I was completely speechless.
“That’s not funny, Dad.”
“I know, I’m sorry.” Malachi started laughing again looking anything but sorry.
“I don’t think Jessica’s such a good influence on you.” He grinned at me as I sat down at the table next to him and he cl
