Both men take deep breaths before approaching the oak tree. Eric joins me, sitting on another root, while Joey leans against the tree trunk, still standing. His expression isn't angry or anything. Just pensive, his whole focus on me.
"What exactly about tomorrow do you want to know?" he asks tentatively.
I answer honestly. "Everything? The more I understand, the better."
He nods, then glances at Eric before taking a deep breath. "We'll drive together to the Pack House in the same car. Alan and Marissa will be here in the morning, so one of them can drive the new one. This is so we can show a united front."
I nod, then smirk at a funny thought I had. "Should I wait in the back seat for one of you to open the door?" I ask jokingly.
"Yes," Joey responds, completely serious.
My smile dis
