Chapter 45. A Closure?

The next morning, after a lazy breakfast that Nate had prepared for her, they set out to Lake Houston Wilderness Park. Afterward, they checked out a water park nearby. It was late afternoon when they returned home and both were too exhausted. They sat on the pier to watch the sunset just like they had done the day before. Nate pulled her to her feet. 

“We forgot to go fishing. I can’t possibly make any dinner tonight. Can you?” Asked Nate. 

“It won’t be edible. My body is aching already,” said Claire. 

“There’s a nice little family-run diner nearby. It’s very rustic, but the food is wholesome. Would you like to eat there?” asked Nate. 

“Of course, I’d love to,” said Claire, the description making her mouth water. 

The food was just as Nate had promised it would be. They were too full and exhausted to do anything else. Nate filled a bathtub with warm water and led Claire to a warm bath. However, soon the innocent bath tur