Meals

Carson knew Thirteen would be worried and tried to be as gentle as he could. She was doing very well at her job and learning new things, but Ryder was still her security. Any surprises or unexpected circumstances had yet to go over well, but Carson knew she was getting there. He readily agrees to her leaving early. "Yeah, sure, that's fine. Take whatever time you need."


Phil grins and shakes his head. "My truck has had so many meals eaten in it - I don't care if you bring your drink. Come on and I'll take you to see Tom."

Leading the way out to the pickup, Phil gets the passenger door for Rayne so she doesn't have to juggle her drink with one hand. Once she's in, he takes his place behind the wheel and pulls out into the street.

"Looks like a good day to head to the lake," he muses. "Used to go all the time with my brother and sister but... seems we don't have much time for that anymore and I don't much care for going by myself."