Rachel watched her a few moments longer, then turned around in her seat. A few minutes later they pulled into a gas station so Bobby could fill up before they tackled the real mountain road and Rachel hopped out.
"Want anything, Mama? I"m going to use the bathroom and get a soda."
Laurelynn frowned and thought about it a moment before releasing her seat belt. "No soda, but I"ll use the restroom too."
A few minutes later they were back on the road. Rachel had gotten drinks for her and Bobby and Laurelynn had considered getting one but decided not to tempt fate, or her stomach.
"I"m sorry to have to do this, Mom, but with the children and the construction and all the hubbub here, I thought it would be best to get you a room in town." Rebecca held Lizzie on one hip, swaying slightly as
