Chapter 24
Lucas had hoped he’d only be in California one day, but things kept popping up, and it was now a week later when he stepped off the plane and met Frank outside. Frank’s gray hair was slicked back as usual, and his blue eyes were a welcome sight.
“Frank, it’s good to see you,” Lucas said as Frank reached for Lucas’ duffel bag.
“Good to see you too, young man. Happy to have you back so soon. Was afraid we wouldn’t see you again.”
“You’re going to be seeing a lot more of me,” Lucas said, the corner of his lip inching up into a smile.
Frank turned to him, an even bigger smile than his own. “The town sunk its claws into you, huh?”
“Something like that,” Lucas said.
“Well, let’s get you back there.”
Frank popped the trunk, and Lucas shoved the rest of his luggage in. Leo would
