Road Trip
POV David Lauren changed. From the moment we left the dock till we reached Ohio to visit Carly's parents. She was confident and affectionate, no longer did I see the stressed and worried girl that I picked up late one August day. It was different and wonderful, as if she finally accepted the love I had been offering all these months. We stopped for breakfast before confirming our final destination. I made a call to the Wilkes' family before we left Tennessee informing them of the tragedy of Carly's passing. They were extremely thankful for our offer to deliver her ashes. I quickly called from the diner to let them know that we'd arrive around lunch time. Once we were back on the road Lauren asked, "What is the story?" "The truth." I reached for Lauren's hand and she smi
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