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Dad whistles, obviously impressed with the jet “Wow!” he exclaiot here, Alex”

Alex laughs “It’s not bad” He grabs our bags and walks over to say hello to the pilot

I turn and give Dad a big hug “It was great to see you,” I say

“You take care of yourself, honey,” he says

“I will”

Dad smiles, and says, “I like him We all do”

“That’s good to hear,” I reply, laughing “And I’lad ya’ll like him I do, too”

“I know you do, sweetie It’s written all over your face,” he says, giving

Alex walks back to us after speaking to the pilot and crew

“Alex, it was good tohim a hearty pat on the back “You take care of her,” he says, nodding towards me

“It was nice to ood care of her, I promise you that”

We walk up the stairs I turn around, give Dad a wave, and climb aboard the jet

“I really like your fa into his seat

“I’aze at him He has a faraway look in his eyes “What is it?”

Alex blinks and looks atJust happy, that’s all” He leans over giving me a peck on the lips