CHAPTER 85 HELP FROM A FRIEND

The journey to Camila's house was quiet as Nate continued talking about his day and friends. Samantha smiled fondly at him as he played and talked all the while she was driving. It helped her take her mind off Jake…. temporarily. "Mom, are we almost there yet?" Samantha shook her head subtly, still focusing on the road. "Can I play with Mirabella when we get there?" He asked about his friend…. something he did pretty often. "Of course." "Can I have some extra cookies? I promise to brush my teeth afterward". Unlike his father, he never made promises he couldn't or wasn't sure he would keep what Samantha had learned. She smiled at him and nodded, trying to hide the sadness behind her smile. Her boy was so observant and intelligent that even with her acting expertise, he still spotted her sadness. He placed his tiny hand on her back and kissed her shoulder from where he stood in the back seat," It'll be alright, Mom. Don't worry." With that, he settled back in his seat and buckle