The park was one of her favorite spots in Dappled Hills. It was right in the middle of downtown and had playgrounds for both toddlers and older kids. A walking path curved through the park, connecting to an extensive greenway used by joggers and bicyclists. There was also a trail leading up a mountain at the far end for the days when more rigorous exercise would be desired.
Piper had already arrived, and she and Will waved as Beatrice hurried up to join them. Will pointed to the slide and said to Beatrice, “I slide, Grandmama.”
Beatrice and Piper looked at each other with wide eyes. Although Will had been taking stabs at Beatrice’s grandmother name for some time, he hadn’t been able to master it until just then.
Beatrice gave him a cuddle. “You slide? On that big kid slide?”
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