(4) Highway 823

~A few years ago~

"How did you find this place?"

Elliot places the picnic cloth on the ground, covering the grass, "Dad was the one who suggested to go here." He then places both of our baskets full of prepared snacks on the table, "He said that this lake is really memorable."

"Oh..." I smiled when realization dawned into me, "This must be the place Chloe was talking about!"

"Mom?"

"Yeah," I nodded, "I remembered her telling me that

"Did you bring the cheese?" I asked El as I opened two cans of Sprite. I handed one to him and prodded more, "Did you?"

He chuckles as he straightens out the picnic cloth laid on the grass, "Yes, love." He takes the can and smiled brightly, "Thank you."

I grinned widely and sat down on the ground. I love cheese. Unfortunately, cheese loves bacon. But I love cheese and bacon, so I'm fine with it.

I watch Elliot take a sip from his drink, waiting patiently for him to give me my cheese. When a minute passed, I cleared my throat, "...well...?"

"'Well' what?"

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