CHAPTER 182

“Sounds fun.”

“We’ll stop by the shelter and sign up tomorrow.”

“I should sign up the guys too. I’m sure they aren’t doing anything important for Thanksgiving.” And they could protect him from Rebekah’s parents, if necessary.

“Perfect. I’ll call my mom right now and let her know we’ll be over for dinner.”

She took her cell phone out of her pocket and dialed her parent’s house.

“Dave!” she said when someone picked up on the other end. “How are you?”

Eric could hear a bit of Dave’s voice, but not his words. “I can’t wait to see you,” she said. “Can you let Mom know I’ll be over for dinner Saturday evening?”

Eric stiffened. Saturday? Saturday wasn’t Thanksgiving.

“Yeah, and tell her I’m bringing someone special.” She paused. “Yeah, it’s a guy. No, I’m not telling you who. You’ll have to wait and see.”

She shifted her body to hold Eric down when he tried to get up.

“I’ve got to go. Don’t forget to tell Mom.” She paused. “I love you too.”

“Saturday?” Eric said. “I thought I was going to me