Chapter Twenty-Three Stone On cloud nine, I felt like I floated through the rest of the day. There had been so much to do that I’d done nothing but run from place to place to get the proper legal documents ready to go for the following day. I’d texted Jessa a couple of times, wanting to share with her my great news, but she hadn’t gotten back to me. My plan was to go home, shower, change, and then go see her at Hamburger Hut to tell her the news in person. Just as I walked through my door, my cell rang, and I saw it was Baldwyn. “Hey, big bro. What’s up?” “I’ve got our cousins here at my place. Come on over and make your case for the grant you’re wanting. Plus, they’ve brought barbeque, and we’re going to have a nice family meal all together.” “Great!” Things were falling into place

