Chapter Forty-One
Nikki
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When we were finished at the diner, Ethan and I snuck back to the woods where we left Nathan’s car, and drove it back to the park that was on Main Street. Nathan and mom were waiting near the picnic tables and I felt another pang of sadness as I thought about the infamous Fourth of July barbecue. Many things had happened that night, including my date with Duncan, and my unscheduled date with Ethan.
My mom gave me a sympathetic smile. “Thinking about Duncan again, aren’t you?”
I nodded.
She patted my shoulder. “I get it. This whole town reminds me of Caleb. It’s another reason I’d really like to leave.”
“Yeah, but are you sure that going back to California is a good idea?” I asked.
“Frankly, I don’t really know,” she admitted. “But, we can’t stay her
