The final destination of our little weekend away was even more beautiful that the last. Though I would never admit it to Owen, he was right.
There was a small waterfall we sat and listened to while the sun set.
Taking advantage of our last night alone in the van we made our way from the front to the back, coming to rest in each other's arms on the bed.
We fell asleep in the same position we collapsed on the bed in.
"Ready to go get Maisie?" Owen asked sitting up and stretching. He got up and pulled on his pants.
I shivered once he left my side and the lack of clothes. He smiled and threw a blanket over me.
"I'm ready," I wrapped the blanket around me and moved so I was on my knees. He stood at the foot of the bed and I crawled until I met him there. Opening the blanket to wrap us both in it, I kissed him lightly. His chest warm against mine. "But I'm going to miss this."
He slipped his arms around my waist and ducked his head to kiss my neck. "Me, too." He mumbled against my skin.
"We can't do this while she's sleeping so close." I pointed out, hoping he would start to rethink wanting to travel for so long.
"We'll make it work." His voice was distant. He was concentrating more on kissing along my collarbone.
I sat back on my ankles, slipping out of his hands and closed the blanket around me. "You're so stubborn!" I huffed and got off the bed to get dressed.
"What?" He asked, following me with his eyes. "What did I say?"
"Nothing. Let's just go get Maisie."
He watched me for a moment before moving to find his shirt.
"Want to go out for breakfast before he head back?" He asked once I met him in the front.
"Sure," I sighed, leaning back in my seat.
"Why the change in attitude?"
"I don't want to be in this van forever."
He didn't have a reply.
I can see this was something we were never going to agree on.

We pulled into my sister's driveway and Maisie ran out to meet us.
"Mommy!" She yelled as soon as I stepped out.
"Hi!" I squealed, wrapping her tightly in my arms. "Did you have fun?" I asked her.
She nodded, looking up at me and resting her chin on my stomach. "I missed you!"
I leaned down to kiss her cheek. "Missed you more!"
"There's my girl!" Owen said as he walked around the front of the van.
She screamed and ran into his open arms.
He lifted her up and kissed both her cheeks.
"I see smiles." Karen pointed out as she approached us.
Owen snaked his free arm that wasn't holding Maisie around my waist.
Karen grinned as she watched his motion. She nodded, satisfied with herself.
I rolled my eyes, but couldn't help but smile.
"Come on, I made grilled cheese for lunch." She motioned for us to go inside.
I stepped away from Owen to meet my sister's step. Linking my arm with hers I leaned into her. "Thank you for this weekend."
She nodded. "Glad it worked out for the best."
I couldn't hide my giggle. "It did."
She laughed loud and watched me as I walked beside her.
"What?" I asked, looking down to see if I had something on my clothes.
She shook her head, a smirk spread across her face. "Just surprised you're still walking normal."
It was Owen's turn to throw a laughing fit.
My cheeks flared red, and I shoved my sister which made both of them laugh even harder.
I fell behind them as we walked up the stairs to the front door, suddenly very self conscious of the way I was walking.
We finished eating lunch and helped Maisie pack up her stuff.
With a tearful goodbye Maisie hugged her cousins and aunt.
Karen whispered something to Maisie and she smiled at her before giving a hard nod.
We said our final goodbyes and climbed into the van.
"Ok, Kiddo," Owen turned in his seat to look at Maisie as she bounced on the small couch behind my seat. "Where to?"
She stopped bouncing and looked at him confused. "What do you mean?"
He laughed. "If you could go absolutely anywhere right now where would it be?"
She bit her bottom lip. "Home?"
Pain and guilt flashed in his eyes as he shook his head. "This right here is our home. We can take it anywhere you want to go."
She took a moment to rethink her answer. With a smile she looked from me to Owen. "The beach?"
"Perfect answer, my child." He started the van and backed out of the driveway.
"But it's cold and we don't have bathing suites or any of my beach toys." She pointed out.
He held up a finger to silence her. "Those are nothing we can't buy, and it's always warm in Florida!"
"Florida?" Maisie and I repeated.
We were days from that state.
"Sunny, warm Florida!" He sighed and merged onto the highway.
"Yay!" Maisie cheered and I leaned back in my seat to get comfortable. This was going to be a long drive.
Most of the days ride was spent with Maisie giving us every detail of her weekend. My heart was bursting with warmth knowing she truly had a great time. She made Owen laugh when she mentioned Karen had told her she was a better ice skater than I was. Though figure skating was always something I enjoyed watching as a kid, I was never coordinated enough to actually stand on skates, let alone move in them.
Finally finding a spot for the night, Owen and I tucked Maisie to bed and made our way quietly to the back of the van.
I changed for bed and reached for a book as I settled in for the night.
Owen reached under the blankets, slowing running his fingers up my thigh.
"I don't think so…" I smiled and slapped his hand away.
He jutted out his bottom lip and I leaned down to kiss it. "There's barely a wall between her and us."
"I can be quiet." He said, moving his hand back to continue it's traveling.
I chuckled at that. "I find that hard to believe." I laughed and swatted his hand away again.
"No fair." He groaned and threw himself on his back.
I shrugged. "Let's get a house and you can have your way with me in the privacy of our own room."
"You're a tough one." He rolled on his side again to lean up and kiss my cheek. "I'm on to you, wife of mine. You want to play? I will get you to cave."
I let me book fall to my lap as I glared at his smug face. "You're on, Husband."
He leaned in to kiss me and I turned my head just in time for his lips to come into contact with my cheek.
"Ooh," He laughed. "Playing dirty!"
"I always win." I warned him and picked up my book again.
"We'll see about that."

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