He opened the sliding door for her, and waited till she was outdoors earlier than following. The remainder of his crew, already a number of ft away, was huddled across the numerous elements that may ultimately make up the pool.

Sophia took the pitcher from him and laid it on the desk. “Eddie tells me you’ve received a sizzling date this afternoon.”

“Not you, too.”

She chuckled. “You realize they’ll discover out ultimately. The extra you retain it from them, the extra they’re going to tease you.”

“I do know.”

Going up on her tiptoes, she kissed his cheek. “You’re an excellent man, Drew Parker. I hope whoever she is that she’s good to you.”

Drew nodded. “I ought to in all probability minimize out. I must cease at dwelling and seize a bathe. Thanks once more for conserving us in meals and drinks.”

“Anytime. You realize that.”

After saying a fast farewell to Baily, Romeo, and Irwin, Drew jumped in his automotive and drove to his residence. As soon as inside, he peeled himself out of his soiled garments, threw them on high of the washer, and padded bare towards his rest room. He took his time having a shower, ensuring to clean off all of the filth and dirt.

Happy he was as soon as once more clear, he dried himself off, after which wrapped the towel round his waist so he might shave. Date or not, he wished to look his finest for Beth.

By two thirty, he was prepared. Sadly, that meant he nonetheless had an hour earlier than he wanted to satisfy Beth on the movie show. He considered driving to the café and seeing if possibly she wished to trip to the cinema collectively, however he wasn’t certain how she’d react to that. The very last thing he wished to do was mess issues up.

He lowered himself onto a tan sofa, the most recent addition to his lounge, and tried to not let his nerves get the higher of him. Needing a distraction, he pulled out his telephone and dialed his dad and mom’ quantity. His dad was most definitely out within the barn, however he hoped his mother could be dwelling.

“How are you, sweetheart?”

Drew smiled when he heard his mother’s voice come by the telephone. “I’m good. How about you?”

“Standard, standard. Not a lot modifications round right here.”

He knew that each one too nicely. It was one of many many the explanation why he’d left the farm for the town. Though Drew loved the area, he had no need to shoe horses or milk cows for the remainder of his life. “Is Dad staying out of the warmth?”

“Oh, you recognize your father. Ain’t nothing going to maintain him away from his animals.”

“Yeah, I do know.”

“Don’t fear an excessive amount of about your dad. He can care for himself. And when he can’t, he’s received me.” She was filled with confidence. His mom had all the time been a take-charge sort of girl.

“I nonetheless fear about you guys.”

“And also you don’t suppose we fear about you and your brother?” she requested.

“I do know you do.”

“Talking of worrying, are you coming dwelling for the barbecue this 12 months?”

Drew knew she was speaking concerning the annual Memorial Day barbecue his dad and mom held at their home. It was a giant deal. All his cousins could be there, in addition to lots of the surrounding farmers. “I’m unsure but. I’m going to attempt to make it, but when I come, I’ll have to go away earlier than darkish. I’ve to work Tuesday.”

“Don’t fear about that. We simply wish to see our son.”

“I’ll see what I can do.”

He talked along with his mother for just a few extra minutes earlier than he realized it was already after three and he wanted to go. “I’m sorry, Mother, I’m assembly somebody at three thirty, so I must go.”

“A lady?”

Drew bit again a groan.

“Andrew Raymond Parker, are you holding out on me? Have you ever met somebody?” He might hear her hope.

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