Another Hawthorne

Callie smiled kindly, feeling relieved that their travel arrangements were in capable hands. ‘No worries at all. We’re just glad you’re here now,’ she said. Jonas nodded and gestured towards the vehicle. ‘May I help you with your luggage?’ Callie and Wendy exchanged glances before nodding in agreement. ‘That would be wonderful,’ Callie replied. Jonas swiftly took their luggage and stowed it in the back of the military vehicle. Wendy nudged Callie playfully and whispered, ‘Hey, can I ride shotgun this time?’ Callie raised an amused eyebrow. ‘What’s the urgency? Are you that interested in our soldier friend, Jonas?’ Wendy blushed slightly, but her eyes sparkled mischievously. ‘Maybe,’ she replied in a hushed tone. ‘He’s cute, and there’s nothing wrong with admiring from afar, right?’ Callie chuckled. ‘You’ve got a point. But Jonas looks like he’s barely twenty. He’s practically a baby.’ Wendy shrugged, undeterred. ‘Hey, age is just a number. If you can have a thing for older men, can’t I