Chapter 14
The drive back to Easton started with an awkward silence, with Chris and Rebecca doing their best to ignore each other in the back seat. When I turned around to look at them they were facing away from each other. Rebecca had even placed her overnight bag on the seat between them to act as a barrier. It felt like being back in high school, and I wanted to laugh about how silly they were both being. Refusing to talk to or even look at each other would not make the situation any easier.
‘Where are you staying?’ I asked Rebecca, to break the ice.
She darted a look at Chris, lifting her chin as she said, ‘Riverside Plaza. I have a room booked under my mother’s name.’
‘Great. We can drop Chris off at the same time,’ I said with a huge smile. ‘The two of you will be neighbours; giv
