Page 67 of A Promise Through Time

Dylan arrived with some breakfast for Donal and a basket of food for their day. “Here you go. Edna’s going to tell you what she’s got in store for you. She’ll be back soon. I hope you like the breakfast, Donal.”

He looked at the plate filled with things he wasn’t familiar with.

“Those are Belgian waffles, strawberries and whipped cream. There’s even some maple syrup. It looks delicious,” Tina said.

The aroma wafting up to Donal’s nose was all it took for him to know he would love it.

“I wonder what’s in the basket,” Tina said.

“Don’t look now,” Edna said, entering the room. “Let it be a surprise.”

“Alright. Where are we going?”

“Finish yer breakfast and meet me out in front of the inn. I’ll explain it all to ye then.”

Tina and Donal exchanged interested glances.

“Curiosity’s got the best of me,” Tina said.

“I’d have to agree,” Donal said. “Do ye wish to go now?”

“No. Finish your breakfast.”

He did just that and enjoyed every bit of it. When he was done he quickly finished his orange juice and then wiped his mouth. Standing, he put a hand out to Tina, who thankfully took it. Hishopes for this day were great, but somehow he knew that with Edna on his side everything would work out for them both.

“I’m a little nervous,” Tina said as they headed for the door.

He took her hand in both of his. “I’m here with ye. I’ll take care of ye. Dinnae fear.”

She took a deep breath and released it. “Okay. I won’t.”

“There ye are,” Edna said. “Donal, here’s a map. I’ve marked the spot where yer to go. Tina we put the destination into yer phone.”

Tina patted herself down searching for something.

“I’ve got it here, dear. Don’t worry. We didn’t touch anything else.” Edna handed the phone to Tina. “The two of ye will navigate yer way to the spot we’ve chosen. I think ye’ll be quite pleased when ye arrive. There’s nae hurry to return. Elena will be fine here with us, so I dinnae want ye to worry about her. Have ye got on good shoes for hiking?”

Tina looked down at her feet. Donal was fascinated with her clothes. Her trewes were tight and showed off every curve. He hadn’t been able to fully appreciate her figure while she was at Breaghacraig. He wondered how the men of this time every got anything done.

Angus joined them and seeing the look on Donal’s face, laughed. “Ye’ll get used to it.”

How could Angus say that? Donal hoped he’d never get used to it. He, too, was now wearing modern clothing thanks to Angus who’d outfitted him with what he called jeans, a t-shirt, and hiking boots.

“Do ye like the new Donal?” Angus asked.

“I do, but I did like the kilt,” Tina answered.

“Dinnae fear, we’ve sent it out to be cleaned and it’ll be back in no time.”

“Maggie and Dylan are going to go to the shops today. They’ll pick up some new clothes for Elena.”

Donal had never seen such kindness. The Mackenzies were kind people, but Edna and Angus surpassed even them.

“Off with ye then,” Edna said, pointing down the street.

Donal looked at the hand drawn map. It was much like the ones he’d seen at Breaghacraig. Tina’s eyes were on her phone.

“I guess we’re supposed to compare notes,” Tina said, glancing up at him.