"Your dad has convinced everyone to load up and go into town. It will give you and Jake some time to talk."
"I highly doubt that he wants to talk to me right now."
"You need to talk. One on one. And we will get out of the way so you can do that. And this will give Amy and me some time to get to know Dominic a little more."
Allie laughed. "Have fun with that. He is not some shy little boy. He is very vocal and well, you will see."
"Should we be worried?"
"No, but you are in for a surprise."
"Okay. I will get everyone out of here. Make yourself at home and relax."
"Thank you."
Charlie patted Allie's knee and stood up and went back to join the group. She sat there until she heard the car doors shut and the tires against the gravel road. She took a deep breath and headed back to t
