Ben and Darla had opted out of the family dinner to welcome Gabby. They had attended many of them and knew their families well. The meals were always filled with love, laughter, a lot of teasing, and quite a few embarrassing stories. It could be overwhelming for those who have not experienced it for themselves. Instead of adding to that chaos, Darla and Ben picked up dinner from the Asian restaurant and walked out to their favorite place not far from Darla’s home.
The couple walked hand in hand through the trees until they reached a small clearing at the top of a cliff. They stepped out onto the rocky outcropping and smiled at each other as Ben spread a thick blanket for them to sit on. Darla sat and started to unpack their dinner as Ben stood and gazed out at the expansive view of the va
