Chapter 18
Lucas had had no idea how Joe would react when he came home and saw the son who abandoned him all those years ago standing in his living room, but instead of looking upset, he looked relieved, and Lucas left the house so they could talk, and he could find Ella.
He had no idea what the future held for his family, but he felt like they were taking a step in the right direction. Now if he could just figure out a way to save the restaurant. The burden of the task sat on his shoulders like an unmovable cement block.
He walked into town, determined to figure it out, but more importantly, determined to find Ella. After his morning, he wanted to tell her everything that had unraveled since the last time they were together.
It was a strange feeling, wanting, no, needing to talk to he
