Chapter 24 We stopped by Sandy’s Wiches and grabbed sandwiches for everyone. Ethan swung by my house when I asked if he had any blankets in the back of his vehicle. Then we were on our way west. “Take a right at the next road,” I instructed. “Then down there until you see the parking lot.” Ethan nodded, playing along with the mystery. I had no idea if he knew where I was directing him or not, but if he did, he was good at pretending. We parked in the lot and Ethan shook his head. “This is awesome. I didn’t know there was a beach so close.” We all got out of the car, Ethan carrying the food and me with the blankets. “It’s Lake Erie, so it’s not like being at the ocean, but it’s still fun. The kids run and play, and we can have a picnic dinner then watch the sun set. If you want to stay

