Chapter 47

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Now that Makai had a nicer phone and they’d exchanged numbers, Emil could text him the morning after their discussion.

I had nightmares last night. Scared the bejeezus out of Mom.

He went to make himself coffee and grabbed a mug and his photography book and went on the back porch to read it.

A text came through a few minutes later.

Same. Without anyone but Mouse & kittens to scare. Feeling better now?

Sighing, Emil thought for a moment. He didn’t want to give a glib answer when he knew Makai really cared and would want to know.

Somewhat. Might have more nightmares, but I guess I’ll survive. You?

I guess. I’m gonna plan on Saturday today and figure out where to get a grill. Might just put together a brick one. Not big for barbecuing stuff normally.

Pretty sure Mr. M has some basic ones at the shop in the very back.

Okay, thanks.

Emil was trying to figure out what to say next to keep the conversation going, when another text from Makai came through.