#Chapter 35 – Under the Apple Tree

“So,” Victor says awkwardly, clearing his throat. “How did your date go last night?” “I didn’t think you cared,” I return. Victor is driving us to a little farm upstate, just for the day. He came to my house yesterday, returning the boys, and asked me to take this little trip so that the boys could get some fresh air and we could “have a little chat.” I admit, I’m a little nervous to find out what this little chat is about. But overall, I’m happy on any occasion when I get to take my boys somewhere they’ve never been. He shakes his head. “I’m trying, Evelyn.” “It was nice,” I say, softening. “We had coffee in town.” He nods his head and the awkward silence returns. Sick of walking on eggshells, I decide to break it. “You know, I’m not sure I knew you could drive?” Victor frowns, glancing at me, and then quickly returning his eyes to the road, ever-responsible. “What do you mean?” “Usually you let the Betas drive,” I say, shrugging as I tease. “Just because I can affor