This is a new step for them, even if her parents are along ... especially because her parents are along. Most especially because Therese planned this and decided to include him. It's almost like being accepted, almost like they approve of whatever might or is going to happen between them. When Celine rubs Rene's thumb with her own, Rene can't deny that staying away from her, even with her parents right there, is going to be a test of will that he may not pass.
Celine
Celine gets out of the car and just stares. The little beach house is cute, perfect for the beach, and has some privacy under all the trees. Then the ocean, crashing and pulling at the beach stretching until it becomes sky. It's beautiful, filled with promises – a real escape from everything and everyone that wants something from her. She tries to calm her excitement, but it's not as easy as wishing she was calm. She heads to the house only half running and grins at the door. She opens it with the key that they collected from town – which was everything she imagined and more – and swings the door wide. Gazing at the soothing colors, the white floors, the white ceilings, and the gorgeous view straight out the back to the patio is stunning. If she didn't know better, she'd say she was in a dream.But her mother appears at her side and pushes her bag into her hand. "The guest room is yours. Unpack before you get started on anything."
