"Miss Knox, I meant what I said about that unpayable debt. If you ever need anything, don't be afraid to ask."
I was a little stunned. I wish I'd had the presence of mind to ask for his blessing in dating Aly, but if wishes were horses...
Kelsey appeared and gave me a shy embrace, saying thank you. I told her that she was very welcome, and gave her a playful admonition to be more careful in the ocean from now on. She blushingly promised that she would, and Aly and I went out into the night.
As Aly drove home I felt the fatigue of the weekend settle over me. I laid my head back, and as my eyes closed, I felt Aly's hand slip into mine. It felt so good, and the next thing I knew we were in my driveway. I sleepily opened the car door.
Aly came around to my side, and handed me out of the ca
