Is nobody ever on my facet?

I’ve drifted in my religion recently, however I do know God loves me and isn’t out to get me. I bow my head and stumble by means of a disjointed prayer.

My cellphone on the espresso desk lights and dances.

I swipe the decision and phrases I’ve longed to say for days now tumble out. “Grey, I wish to come to Houston.”

∞∞∞

My coronary heart is in my throat because the airplane hurtles itself alongside the runway.

Avery glances at my white knuckles and smiles kindly. “First time flying?”

So embarrassing. I nod.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t understand or I’d have ready you for the expertise.”

I’m unsure something might have ready me for being propelled on the velocity of sunshine or sound or no matter it’s. At the very least the view out the window is worth it. “How lengthy is the flight?”

“Lower than an hour, so it’s an important alternative for the primary time.”

I smile and nod like she’s making excellent sense, however my sanity is making an attempt to reconcile itself with the truth that I, a mere mortal, am rocketing towards thirty-thousand ft at tons of of miles an hour.

I’m such a bumpkin.

I lay out what I hope to be a placid moue. “I’m nice now. That is superior.”

Superior? That’s a colourful phrase for vanilla me. Liftoff should have addled my mind.

I loosen my shoulders and play like every thing is cool. In actuality, my abdomen is a ball of I-don’t-want-to-know what, and never due to the rocket launch. Who is that this individual jet-setting to her see her…boyfriend?

My mind spits out an error message.

Within the aisle seat, Tripp texts away with buds in his ears. Avery notices my look and shrugs along with her eyes. “Work. It’s at all times one thing.”

I’m guessing that so long as her husband is just not undercover, she’s content material. “How is he doing? With Donny?”

Smiling, she suggestions her head. “Only a heads-up. The earbuds are a ruse. He’s by no means checked out, even when he appears to be like like he’s.” She shrugs. “Job hazard.”

Oh.

“As for issues with Donny, he’s doing alright. Nonetheless going to counseling.”

Positive sufficient, Tripp shoots a frown towards his spouse. As if the eyes at the back of her head truly operate, she reaches for his hand. He squeezes it and resumes typing.

Envy slides over me like scorching wax. Their…oneness…stirs my wildest goals.

“He’s coming round.”

I’m so glad. Donny’s holding on to hope that, earlier than it’s too late, his older son will absolutely settle for him. He wants to listen to he’s forgiven and hopefully, beloved. I hope he will get that present.

Poor man. He was devastated not to have the ability to come alongside, and odds are in opposition to him having a future likelihood. His well being merely wouldn’t permit for journey this yr.

Avery and I chat for a time, after which we benefit from the lull earlier than, I’m positive, the day flies into excessive gear. Grey has group stuff to do that morning and gained’t be capable to make it to the airport, so the plan is for Tripp and Avery to lease a automobile and drive us to Galveston to Tripp’s household dwelling the place we’ll be staying.

On the seaside.

The seaside.

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