19 Chapter 19

“Hey, Marty. You okay?”

“Hi, Colten. Yeah, I’m fine. I’m so sorry about yesterday. I overreacted. I hope you can forgive me for my abrupt behavior.”

“I understand where you’re coming from. You’ve been away for a long time and didn’t know what to expect back here. No need to ask forgiveness, though.”

“Thanks, I appreciate it. Do you think you feel like giving me a second chance?”

“I didn’t think you’d be interested in one.”

“I am. Very much so.”

“I’m glad to hear it. You wanna come by here again? Or meet up somewhere else?”

“How about I take you out on a date? I thought it would be fun to go up to Swallow Falls. It’s been forever since I’ve been there.”

“That sounds oddly romantic. Are you a romantic, Marty?”

I shrugged, even though he couldn’t see it. “It seemed like a place we could walk and talk.”

“I accept your offer. You gonna pick me up?”

“When are you free?”

“How about after three? The park is open till sunset, I think.”