Dani was on her dock that evening when Aunt Mae arrived. She didn’t have to look back to know who it was. Only one person could walk that irritated without sound.
“You need a damn cellphone.” Aunt Mae plopped beside her and tugged the afghan Dani had on her lap to cover her as well.
“I traveled, Aunt Mae. The whole point of me leaving was not to get in touch with anyone back here.”
Aunt Mae sat silent, then harrumphed, “Well, that’s all done. You’re here. You’re staying, and it’s time you got one.” She patted her leg.
“You think so, huh?”
“I sure damn do—stop with the bait and hook game. I’m too irritated to bite the bait.”
Her word was final, set in stone, and passed by legislation.
Dani chuckled silently to herself. “I love you, Aunt Mae.”
“I love you, too.”
“And I’ll go get a c
