Chapter Eleven
Charlie
The following morning, my mother and I were ready to go just a few minutes before 6 o’clock. My mother was beside herself to learn where we were going. I’d told her last night, but she’d forgotten. She had better and worse days. Today appeared to be one of the better ones so far. Her eyes were clear and she was on track.
When Jesse knocked on the door, she beat me to it, swinging it open and gracing him with a wide smile. “Good morning, Jesse. Are you ready?”
He flashed a grin. “Of course I’m ready. I’m here on time.” Glancing to his watch, he caught my eyes when he looked up. “I’m actually three minutes early.”
This delighted my mother. With a laugh, she spun around to grab her jacket off the coat rack.
Jesse glanced my way again. “You ready?”
“Of course. I w
