Part 8

"Where's Toby?" Alex asked as he walked into the kitchen and saw CJ sitting at the table drinking coffee.

"It's eight in the morning, Alex."

"I thought you people were up before dawn."

"Well, I was. He probably doesn't want to swing by and wake everyone up."

"Everyone in this family besides you and me sleep 'till noon," Alex smiled.

"Yeah," She laughed. "Can I borrow your car?"

"Why?"

"I want to take a drive."

"You won't wreak it, will you?" He asked while dangling the keys in front of her.

"Give me the keys Alexander," She smiled.

"Fine," He handed them over. "Be careful with my baby."

"Oh for crying out loud," She laughed while walking out. "Tell mom I'll be back later."

"Are you going to pick out the stone today?"

"Yeah, I'm probably going to pick up Toby before heading out there."

"Okay, see you later."

"Bye."

CJ drove straight to the hotel and asked the clerk what room Toby was in. She thanked him and walked up to his room number.

Toby was sound asleep when he heard the knocking on his door. At first, he thought it was the maid.

"Go away," He mumbled loudly.

"Open this door Ziegler," CJ warned. Toby jumped out of bed and ran over to the door and swung it open.

"What's wrong?" He asked frantically.

"Nothing," She smiled and walked in. "It's after eight."

"No way," Toby said while closing the door. "I've never slept 'till eight before."

"First time for everything," She smiled. "Did I catch you at a bad time?" She asked while looking at his lack of attire.

"What?" Toby looked down and realized that he was only wearing boxer shorts. He jumped up and grabbed his blanket. "I'm sorry, I…I thought something was wrong…and…"

"Toby, I've seen more of you than this," She smirked. "I was wondering if you would go with me today."

"Sure, where to?" He said while giving up the blanket and finding some clothes in his suitcase.

"Mom asked me to pick out a headstone. I didn't really want to go by myself."

"Sure," He smiled while putting on his pants and shirt.

"Thanks."

"I talked to Sam last night. He told me to tell you that everyone is thinking about you."

"Really?" She smiled.

"Yeah."

"I should give them a call…"

"No, you shouldn't."

"Why?"

"Because you would call Carol and ask her to tell you what's going on over there. And I don't want your head in work right now."

"Look who's talking," CJ grinned.

"This isn't about me."

"I'll make you a deal."

"What?"

"I won't call, if you don't call," She smiled.

"Can't do that."

"Then I can't either."

"You're impossible, you know that?"

"Yes," She smirked.

"Fine. I won't call."

"Thank you," She watched him as he put his shoes on. "Hurry."

"Don't rush me."

"Did you sleep well?" She asked.

"I did. And you?"

"I did."

"Good. I'm ready."

"Finally," She grabbed his hand and they walked out.

TBC