“I left you the book you started. And a few others.” Bonnie shrugged. “If I missed anything else I guess I’ll see you in a couple days.” He didn’t miss the detached tone in her voice. “I appreciate you bringing me here. The journey has been amazing and the adventure I hoped it would be.”

“We’ll go wait on the boat.” Mavis gave Mandy a substantial push to wipe the curious expression off the teenager’s face. “Move it, Man.” she said.

“No fair. It was just getting good.” Mandy grumbled.

Bonnie tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and looked at David. “This is because I asked you where...