Chapter Fifty One

“She made the trip out instead of Bryan,” David’s muffled voice said from inside the hatch.

“Oh, I know who you are. David mentioned you….a lot. There was an issue with one of the tour boats. Had to take precedence,” Mavis explained. She sat on the padded bench and scooted over to make room for Bonnie. “And seeing as I have the next forty-eight hours off, I thought I’d do a few favors and come help this pirate find his way. I grabbed a few hours of sleep, then took a boat. Sorry if we woke you up.”

“Don’t be.” Bonnie felt a tinge of guilt at having neglected her morning duties. She’d begun to enjoy the schedule she and David had established together. “I’m not clear headed just yet. Give me a minute.” She quickly poured some coffee. Two sips later, she felt the day shift into focus. “Okay, that’s better.” She sighed in a way that had Mavis grinning.

“Oh, yeah,” Mavis said. “You and I are going to get along fine.”

Bonnie smiled. Any unease she might have felt at her melted away.

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