Page 86 of The Rebel
There were no more direct flights tonight, but there were plenty of options with a layover. We’d get there late, but it was preferable to flying out tomorrow.
After making all the arrangements, I headed home to pack quickly. Then I ordered an Uber and went to pick Daisy up.
On the way, Beckett called me.
“Where are you?” he asked.
“Fuck, I forgot about the meeting.”
“What?”
“An emergency came up.”
“What happened?” Beckett’s tone suddenly changed to tense.
“Daisy’s father had an accident. We’re heading there to see how we can help.”
“First of all, sorry about that. Is he okay?”
“Yes, he’s home. Just immobile and probably in pain.”
“And second of all,we?” He sounded stunned. “Am I missing something? The grandfathers did say you two were out on the boat, but…”
“Ah, couldn’t keep that to themselves, could they?” I wondered out loud.
“Obviously not. So, what am I missing, exactly?”
“Long story. But Daisy wants to check on her parents, and I’m going as…”
“Moral support?” Beckett finished for me.
“Exactly.”
“I don’t even know how to react to that,” he said, and I laughed.
“You don’t have to.”
“I’m shocked.”
“I surprised myself when I suggested it,” I admitted to my brother. But I wanted to take care of her even if I couldn’t do much else.
“When will you be back?”
“I don’t know. We’ll play it by ear.”
“Does the rest of the family know?”
“They don’t. You have the priviledge of being the first.”
“Why, I feel truly honored. Want me to share it with the rest?” he offered.
I hesitated for a split second. “Sure, why not? Everyone will catch on that I’m not at the office.”
“What do you want me to tell them?”
“Everything I just told you. Actually, wait. I’ll double-check with Daisy if she’s comfortable with me sharing this with everyone.”
“How is she coping?” Beckett asked.
