By two in the afternoon, he was ready to throw in the towel. Nathan had more energy than anyone he’d ever met. s**t. He could power up the entire warehouse at LF Flooring.
They’d played Hide and Seek, colored countless pages of the coloring book he’d brought with him, made macaroni and cheese, and watched Angry Birds, and the kid was still full of energy. Charlie, on the other hand, had collapsed on the sofa.
His phone rang and he hoped it was Melissa telling him the concert was canceled.
“Hello?” he answered wearily without looking at the caller ID.
“Charlie?”
He sat up straight and ran his hand through his messy hair. “Owen?”
“I just wanted…to say ‘hi,’ I guess.” Owen sounded nervous.
Warmth spread through his chest. “I’m glad you called.”
“I debated, actually. Didn’t want to sou
