SATURDAY BROUGHT WITH it the chance to get outdoors, brightening my mood. Connor and the boys arrived early, on Nathan’s orders, to play ‘lookout’. No doubt, it would be an exciting day for them.
As it turned out, they didn’t mind. Especially Josh, once he was told I’d spend a good portion of the day running n***d through the forest and he realised he might earn himself a sneak peek at me.
Nathan pushed everyone straight out into a game of ball. A little slower on my feet, I found the game harder than usual. I still loved it, though. Even aware that the ball games held a higher purpose than just a bout of playful frolicking, I still had a barrel of fun.
After an hour of laughter, sweat spraying, and body jostling, we broke for food. I ate in silence. For some reason, the closer it got t
