Favorite Crime || Evan Buckley

17.

Tommy and I sat down at the table at the fire station with everyone else exited to hear Bobbys news. I look over to see Hen talking with Chimney. Looking back I see Eddie as he shrugs at me. I shrug back being equally confused on what is going on.

" Hen, do you know what this is about?" Tommy asks

" no I don't. Wish I did" Hen says

I shrug. A few moments later Bobby comes up the stairs and stands at one end of the table. We all look at him with anticipation. Bobby sits down then he looks at all of us. 

" Athena and I found a rental house as we look for a new one" Bobby says

" I want all of you to come over for a housewarming bbq tomorrow night. " Bobby adds

" Bobby! That's fantastic" Hen says

" are you and Athena planning to rebuild or just buy a whole new house? New start type of thing" Chimney asks

" Athena and I talked it over. We agree that buying a whole new house would be the best idea. But we are talking to contractors about a rebuild we are waiting to hear about an estimate. " Bobby says

" Tommrow. 7pm after we all get off. Hen and Chimney tell Karen and Maddie. Marisol is also invited " Bobby says looking at Eddie

I glance over at Eddie.

" I'll let her know. We are not really on speaking terms  right now" Eddie says

" Understood" Bobby says looking at Eddie. 

I headed out with Tommy, Eddie, Hen and Chimney. The sun was shining very bright. I squinted a little as we left. I look over at Tommy who already had his sunglasses on. 

" Do you guys wanna come get lunch with Chim and I?" Hen asks 

" I would love to go but I am meeting Marisol. Maybe some other time" Eddie says 

" Have fun" I said 

" Good luck " Chimney says 

" Buck, Tommy you both in?" Hen asks 

" Sure. " I said

" Follow me. Karen was talking about this place to me for weeks. " Hen says 

" Wanna just car pool?" Chimney asks 

" That works" Hen says

We all head to Hens car and got in. Tommy and I got in the back. Hen pulls out of the fire station and heads to the restaurant.I could hear the birds outside as Hen and Chimney had their windows down. I look out the window for a moment as I see a family walking on the sidewalk. 

" How is Jee?" Tommy asks Chimney 

" She is good. Misses you all though" Chimney says 

" We miss her too" Hen says 

 " Its right passed the light on the left" Hen says 

Tommy and I look as we see a cute little outdoor place. 

" Oh! I know this place" Tommy says 

" Have you been?" Chimney asks 

" Not yet. I remember when it opened. I was gonna go but did not have time" Tommy says 

Hen drive to the restaurant and parks. We all get out of the car and head inside. 

" Four please" Chimney says

" Right this way" the host said

We follow the host to an outside table. 

" Heather will be your waitress. She will be right with you" the host said