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“You can come anytime you want. The family is letting us stay in one of their houses and it’s incredible. They also asked if I would consider moving here to Lake Renegade. I told them that I needed to talk to you first.”

“Leigh, I want you to be happy. Do you like it there?”

“I do like it here, but I don’t want to be so far from you. There’s an elementary school here and Isabella, that’s Valentino’s sister, said they’re looking for teachers.”

‘’Why don’t I come up this weekend? We can talk and decide together.”

“I would love that. That’s a long drive, though. I can help you pay for a plane ticket if you want.”

“A plane ride would be faster, plus I’ll have more time with you and Davis.”

“Okay, use our joint account and book your flight. I’ll pick you up at the airport. Thank you Lyn, I really appreciate this. If I move, I want it to be both of us.”

“I understand, sis. But there may come a day where we might have to move away from each other…”

“Shush. Maybe one day. But not today. Book your flight and let me know. I love you.”

“Love you too.”

After we hang up, I check on Davis and he’s still napping. He must be comfortable here. I hear a car outside and go down to help them bring my stuff in. I only have a few bags.

Chapter Seven

Leighton

Lynton got here two days ago and so far she loves it. We spent the last two days with the families, exploring the campgrounds and the town. Today she’s going to the elementary school to talk to them about a job. I’m excited because if she decides to move here, then I won’t have to be without her. And she won’t be alone back in St. Cloud. Lately I’ve been having a bad feeling and I don’t know why. It’s not because of anyone here…but it’s definitely a weird feeling.

“If they have an opening for me here, we should make the move. What do you think?” Lynton asks me.

“I like it. I still don’t know what I would do here. Maybe I can go back to school and get my law degree.”

“I think that’s a great idea. If that’s what will make you happy, do it. I should be able to make enough to support us.”

I hug my sister tight.

“Best sister ever.”

“I love you.” She smiles. “I’m going to go to the school and see what they offer me. Wish me luck.”

“You don’t need luck. They’re gonna love you.”

She hugs me, then kisses Davis and heads out.

“So what should we do today?” I ask Davis, who giggles at me. “Well you’re not a lot of help.”

I laugh and pick him up. We look out the window, you can see the campgrounds from our house.“Maybe we should go for a hike. It’s going to get colder soon and then we won’t be able to.”

Davis smiles as he points to the mountain.

“Okay, let’s get dressed and go for a hike.” I kiss his nose and head to the bedroom to find clothes for us.

It’s a little chilly since fall is coming. The leaves have started to change colors and the sunsets are gorgeous. Soon, winter will be here. This is my favorite time of the year. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. And then we start a new year. Some years it feels good to have a new start, but the holidays will be hard this year. Our first without Kayla. I make sure to show Davis her picture every morning and night. I never want him to forget her.

Just as we’re heading out, Valentino pulls up to our house.

“Morning beautiful,” he says as he leans down to give me a kiss.

“Morning,” I say as Davis reaches for him.

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