Chapter 3: Picnic Time
They found a spot by one of the smaller ponds (Sofia’s favorite spot) and laid out the blanket to sit on. There was plenty of other picnic goers, and people just sitting on the grass all around, but thankfully it wasn’t too busy yet.
Sofia wanted to unpack the hamper, so Luke took the lid off and let her take out the food. She seemed very excited, and thrust a wrapped sandwich at Jamie before he’d even managed to sit down.
Luke smiled wryly. “Sofia, get a plate first. And give him a chance to sit.”
Jamie caught his eye and smiled back. Sofia took the plastic plates out, and gave one to Jamie. He smiled at her too.
“Thank you, Sofia,” he said, and she wriggled in delight.
“I made the sandwiches!” she declared.
“And they look great,” Jamie said easily, and unwra
