Page 121 of Worth the Trip

“Nah. We don’t revise history that fast.”

A smile played at her lips. “Drive-safe incentive.”

“You kissing on me for defensive-driving compliance?”

“Positive reinforcement has research behind it.”

I looked at her.

“You been stealing my vocabulary all week.”

“I’ve had an excellent instructor.”

“Hershey.”

“Hmm?”

I slid a hand around her waist. “Do that again.”

Her smile deepened. “Get home safely, and maybe I will.”

“That is textbook manipulation.”

“Evidence-based practice.”

I laughed. “You getting dangerous.”

“I’m learning.”

“What does Mama like?”

“Butter pecan. Real pecans. She specifically rejected apologetic crumbs.”

Nolani nodded seriously. “I respect her standards.”

“Daddy’ll eat anything involving caramel.”

“Lennox?”

“Cookies and cream because imagination abandoned him.”

“And you?”

“You know.”

“Chocolate, almonds, peanut candy, and too much confidence?”

“Careful. That might become a bestseller.” She took my hand. “Come on, Hershey Bar.”

I stopped.

Nolani made it another step before realizing I hadn’t moved.

“What?”

“Hershey Bar?”

Her face gave her away.