Seventeen
Jake
“I tried calling you from the other phone, but the call’s not going through,” Ellie says.
“At least Owen’s phone works. Where are you right now?” I crank up my truck, so it’ll warm up a bit before I leave. It feels so good to hear her voice. It’s not the same at home without her here.
“Just outside of Richmond. We’re headed to New York and then to Canada tomorrow. I’ll keep you posted about where we’re at.”
“Sounds good. I’m hoping to head up that way in a couple of days.”
“I’ll be counting it down,” she murmurs. “Owen keeps telling me about the farmhouse. I’m actually excited to see it. I’ve never been to Canada.”
“I’ll just be happy when I’m with you.” I don’t like her being so far away, but I know it’s for the best.
I lock up the garage door and hop in my old blue
