Chapter Sixty Four

"Why do you look so sad?" Sinjin asked Eds as Williams loaded his suitcase into the trunk of the car. "I'll be back before you know it."

"I know," Eds replied, nodding. "I just... I'm going to miss you, that's all."

"Really?" Sinjin looked at her, surprised.

"Of course." Eds frowned, puzzled by his surprise. "I know it's only two weeks, but it'll feel like an eternity to me."

Sinjin smiled softly. "I'm so glad to hear that because I'm going to miss you and the boys like crazy. If I could, I'd take you with me."

"Maybe next time," she said, her tone hopeful.

"You promise?" Sinjin asked, holding up his pinky.

"I promise." Eds chuckled, linking her pinky with his and sealing the pact.

"Awesome," he grinned, leaning over to peck her cheek.

"Sometimes, you act like a nine-year-old," Eds teased, shaking her head.

"We never really grow up, you know," he replied with a wink.

"Okay, go on before I beg you to stay." She said, opening the back door for him. "Call me when you land, okay?"

"Sure t