Gabriel
Even though it was just a court mandated volunteer gig, I had butterflies in my tummy like it was my first day on a big, corporate job.
I caught a ride up the mountain with Rafe. I didn’t ask, he offered. He didn’t go to the resort every day, but on the days he did go to the hotel, he offered me a lift, which I appreciated. It was a lot easier than catching an early bus to the terminal, so that I could take the morning bus up to the resort with the staff at 7:30 AM.
I settled into the passenger seat. April in Vermont was unpredictable, so I dressed in layers and carried a rain poncho in my backpack.
I buckled my seatbelt and settled back. “Good morning.”
“Morning. Want a coffee?” He offered me a stainless steel travel mug.
I took a sip and was a little surprised to find th
