“Oh no you don’t,” Ben remarked, striding in from the kitchen. “Dinner’s ready. We can look through photos after we eat. Get washed up and set the table.”
Dinner was a much quieter affair than it had been during Ryan’s first trip, but she still thoroughly enjoyed the Conners’ company. She imagined herself wrapping the love of Luke’s family around herself during the days between her visits to the cabin. Right at that moment, she couldn’t imagine not coming back, so she blocked the thought that they might not invite her up again.
After they’d eaten, washed the dishes, and let the puppies out, Kyle and Corrie dragged Ryan back into the living room and sat on either side of her on the couch. Ben and June joined them moments later, pulling their children into their laps as the puppies played
