Chapter 34: Together Alone“Thanks for staying,” I said once we got back to the house.
“You can eat these for dinner,” Lila said, taking the uneaten sandwiches out of the picnic basket.
“Good idea,” I agreed.
“That was some dream you were having,” Lila said. The contents of the basket empty, she stowed it in the kitchen closet by the door.
I watched, focusing on her actions instead of the dream.
“What was it?” she asked.
“Don’t remember,” I said.
“Fine,” Lila said, sighing. She kissed my forehead. “I’ll call you tomorrow. Get some sleep.”
I nodded. “Let me know about the bird!” I called after her.
Hearing her car starting, I locked the door. The house was quiet. The chill in the bones of the house lifted.
Peaceful.
“The eye of the storm,” I said.
Having ignored my phone the enti
