Alissa enjoyed her time on Big Blue the following morning. She loved the way the water talked to the boat and the big catch she was able to bring in. Gwen grinned at her in the restaurant, and she didn’t even mind the morning meeting they had to remind everyone about the picnic that afternoon.
Big BlueAnother of Carter’s Cove’s traditions, Picnic Day actually took place on the beach—which happened to be right out the back doors of The Heartwood Inn. They’d have all their sea kayaks, surfboards, and wakeboards out for rent, along with beach umbrellas and chairs.
The beach would be filled with people from noon on, and Alissa wanted to get in the bakery and get her treats made so she could text Shawn and arrange to meet him. The very fact that he was there, inside her mind, ready to be seen
