Chapter 43

I'm not that pumped to be with Trixie for a whole day, but I get to have a free pass to go to LA, even if it's just for her personal reasons. I'll be going to the other side of the state. With Trixie.

I can do this.

I already emailed our dean's department, and I contacted Dr. Staten about my leave of absence for two days. Trixie said the meeting between their families would be long and she said we could sleep there if it would get longer.

I informed Lisa I'd be away, reasoning I have a conference for two days. She seems off during our meal, and I am completely sure where her mind is wandering.

"Lisa," I called her, snapping her back to earth. We both were eating breakfast before I left.

"Huh?"

"Everything alright with you? Everything's fine last night?"

Her cheeks started to turn pink and I know if I mention Leon, her face would turn to a tomato.

"Do you know how I got ho