Refuel

Chapter 4

“Pass me the glass of lemonade, please,” Mom said.

“Sure.”

I passed it over to her before placing the gloves on.

“All right, where do I start?” I asked.

“Here, take the rose bed and plant them here.”

“How was your day?” I asked.

“It was good. I went to the house and helped out Reece with the boys, ate lunch, and

came home.”

“Cool. I need to help Saul with his driving practice.”

“How was the hospital?”

“Great. The kids loved the surprise and the photos,” I said.

“That’s good. Come inside and eat. I made some of your favorites,” she told me.

“I’m still full from the big breakfast Cicely made.”

I jumped up and helped her stand. She removed her gloves, and I left mine on the steps.

She opened the door, and I walked in behind her.

“Go wash your hands, Kamden,” Mom said.

“On it,” I answered and headed to the bathroom.

As I opened the door, I felt my phone vibrate. I pulled it out of my back pocket and saw

Josie texting me.

Josie: Can we meet up for dinner tonight?

Me: That’s not a good idea.

Josie: Please, Kamden, just friends, like old times.

I sighed and thought it might not be so bad to have dinner with a friend since I didn’t

have any major plans.