Shawn never told Kelsey of his lunch plans for the following day.
He didn't hear any of her subtle hints that Gabe had told her anything about their conversation either.
Maybe Gabe was a little trustworthy to keep private manners private.
But it didn't make him feel any less nervous about meeting one of her friends for a talk that Shawn was regretting he had even agreed to.
The only thing he could be at ease about was that Liz would not be home to rat him out.
If he planned this quick enough he could be back home before either of them returned from school.
When the black Mazda pulled into the driveway, Shawn was watching by the door.
He walked out trying not to seem too suspicious as he looked around, wondering if Kelsey was on good terms with the close neighbors.
Once he opened the passenger side door and sit inside he was greeted immediately.
"Hey there. How you feeling today?"
"I'm alright."
Gabe nodded as he backed out of the driveway and onto the road, "So, there's this nice cafe I like to go to. It's got a brilliant view."
"I barely know anything about this town."
"Do you like it so far, though?"
"Yeah I actually do. It's very different up here...and that's a good thing."
"I understand that. I'm actually from Canada and during my...wild years I had made it down here. First to Portland. It's on the coast. I know it's not a big move like you just made but the difference in people and... society definitely was."
"So what got you to this area?"
"...my wife. She was from here. Just under God I credit her as my reason as a successful human being. God sends us people sometimes, you know?"
"How long have you been married?"
"Going on seven years. Hopefully I can be blessed with a son this time. She told me this was the last try we got."
Shawn laughed, "You said you had three daughters right?"
"Oh do I. A 6 year old and two 4 year old twins."
"You sure you're ready for four girls?"
"Don't even say it! Dear Lord I can't handle much more princess stuff."
"So she's pregnant now?"
"Yeah. We'll be able to find out...about my boy in two weeks. But if I am graced with another girl...as long as she's healthy I guess that's all that matters."
Shawn nodded, a little jealous at the thought of Gabe's growing happy family.
He didn't really have an understanding of what exactly that was.
Two people that got along...was that really possible?
Even with families that were together, like Kelsey's parents. They didn't seem happy.
"Here we are! Tim Hortons. I love this place. Canadian owned. View of the Penobscot river. Great coffee. What...