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Chapter 56: Time to Pick

My dad lowers the volume on the baseball game when it goes to a commercial.

"You've been home all day, sweetie. And I know you hate baseball. Go out with your friends or something. Be young."

He throws his hands up in pretend aggravation but it only makes me smile. "I came home to see you, Daddy."

I have no friends left in this town, anyway. I was only close to a few people in high school and all of them have moved on as well. The ones still here I've lost contact with over the years. Besides a Facebook emoji or a comment here or there, we don't talk any longer. Sometimes it feels as if Ashley is my only friend left in the world. Time and other commitments have whittled away many relationships over the years.

"Did you tell your boss thank you?" he asks during a rental car commercial.

I blush, reminding myself to get a grip on my emotions. Vincent is an hour away, but he still has a profound effect whenever I think of him. "Yes, and Mom gave me a platter of cookies to take bac
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