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“We’ll have to come back for that.”
We spend an hour or so browsing through the shops.
“Do you want to eat lunch while we’re here?”
Val nods, “Great, because I know of a great place to eat,” I brag.
We walk to the Forgotten Tonic.
We opt for outside seating.
“This is nice.”
“They have good food too.”
“I think I’ll get their BLFGT.”
“Is that a play on a BLT, bacon, lettuce, and tomato?”
“Yes, but it’s a fried green tomato, so I want to try it.”
When the server comes by with our drinks, Val orders her sandwich, and I get shrimp and grits.
We’re mostly quiet, just enjoying the view and people-watching.
We see an older couple walk by, holding hands. I look over at Val, and she gives me a soft smile, and then she looks away.
I wonder if she’s thinking the same thing I am. Will we grow old together, or will we separate when our year is up?
I start to frown, then the server places our food on the table.
“This looks good,” Val takes a bite, “and it tastes as good as it looks.”
“So we can head back to Jacksonville after lunch. Did you want to stop by the house or go directly to the dealership and return the bike?”
“I guess directly to the dealers.”
We continue to talk about bikes and the club until we’re finished eating.
The trip back to Jacksonville only takes about thirty minutes, and we’re pulling into the dealership. I called the salesman from St. Augustine to let him know that Val was ready to sign and when we’d arrive. I’m hoping he’ll have everything ready.
In less than two hours, we’re driving away, and Val’s the proud owner of a brand new Can-Am Spyder.
Thirty-Eight
Val
It’s Monday, and I spent most of Sunday looking up information about ReConstruct.
Chase suggested I hire Jaxson and his team to look into the company’s finances and bank records. I called Jaxson from the parking lot before I entered the building, so I’m running a little late.
When I enter our department I find Ellen waiting for me in my office.
“Uh oh, are you here with good news or bad news?”
“You decide. Here are the projected sales from the third-party company. They re-ran the numbers based on the new marketing and pricing plan.”
I carefully put down my briefcase, sit down, and only then do I pick up the file in front of me.
