Chapter 22

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*Anita's P.O.V*
I woke up the next morning and went downstairs. My brother was sitting on the steps of the patio. I went outside and sat next to him. "Morning." I said. "Morning. Is this the view you get every morning?" He asked, pointing to the ocean.

 Is this the view you get every morning?" He asked, pointing to the ocean

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"Yes, but sometimes there are more boats." I told him. He smiled and I leaned against him. "Living in Cameron isn't the same without you there." Shannon said. "Well, I'm planning on going home for a few days. Matt and Jeff will be super surprised, Beth too. I'm not sure about Reby though. She never really liked me for some reason." I said. "She's a little overbearing, but she's really sweet." Shannon said. "I've met her, Shannon. I was there at their wedding and I met and held Maxel. He's one of the reasons I stand Reby. Maxel's my nephew." I said. Shannon nodded and we watched the boats drive past. "Hey Anita!" A voice called. I looked up and saw Henry and Alli in their boat. "Hey. How's the water?"
"Warm. Want to join us?" Henry asked. "I would, but I have to head to the Performance Center to rehab my knee today. Maybe next time. Thank you though." I told them. Alli nodded and they headed off. "That's Henry and Alli Green. My neighbors." I told Shannon. "We should get going." Shannon said. "I wonder if Fergal's awake?" I said, standing up and heading inside.
Fergal was sitting on the couch watching us.

 Fergal was sitting on the couch watching us

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"You haven't seen him in months. I was letting you two enjoy spending some time together." He said. "Thanks." Shannon said. "I'm going to go change." I said. I changed into

 I changed into

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