State of Grace
Chapter 27
On the way home, Annie insisted that they stop and pick up ice from the supermarket. Ryan and their mother agreed without hesitation. Grace knew full well that they had three bags at home. When they arrived at their house, the Taylors and the Watsons were all waiting their arrival.
“Sorry,” Grace said to May, “We had to get ice for some god forsaken time when ice runs out.” They soon were called inside for brunch. Everyone wished Grace a happy birthday before they sat down. Luke, Grace, and May were wedged up against each other in the corner of the dining room. Teddy, as they decided to call him, was fast asleep in his mother’s arms. Everyone else was seated comfortably around the table. Grace’s father was still missing.
“I’m sure he’ll be here soon,” repeated her momma. He showed up eventually and they got to eating.
When they were done, Grace’s dad slid the blue box across the table to her. She opened it and found a personalized key.
“Is this a key to the house or attic..?” asked Grace, confused. Her dad shook his head. Luke and May pulled Grace up by the elbows and pulled her outside. Parked in the middle of the drive way was a brand new red Ford ranger. Grace’s mouth dropped open. May yelled, “She loves it!” and Luke pulled her into a bear hug. Everyone who had followed them grew silent. Luke dropped Grace on the ground and shuffled a few feet away from her. May grabbed her hand and pulled her closed to the truck. She got in the passenger seat as Grace got in the driver’s seat. Grace spent the day driving everyone from little Teddy to her momma around in the truck.
When night came, the Taylors and Watsons had been long gone. Luke was out in the yard talking to her father. Grace was enjoying the night, rocking Teddy to sleep in her arms. Annie and Ryan opened the front door, the light from the house spilling onto the lawn. Ryan took his son from his sister’s arms and went to put him in the car. Annie hugged Grace good bye before following Ryan. They waved as they pulled out of the yard. Her dad and Luke rounded the corner and her dad went inside. Luke leaned against the railings of the porch.
“Can you give me a ride home?” he asked.
“Why not?” said Grace as they started off towards the new truck.
“So can you believe you got a truck for your birthday?”
“No, it was such a surprise!” replied Grace, smiling. She felt easy and comfortable with Luke. He seemed comfortable too.
They talked and joked the entire trip. Luke’s smile faded as they pulled up to his house. “Uh oh,” he said and he was right. Ashley was sitting on his front steps; arms crossed and looking ready to attack. Grace wished him good luck and backed out before anything bad happened.
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