Chapter101: 101

I look over at Daisy who agrees. “Oh, I packed her an extra set of clothes in her bag so she’s set,” Daphne adds. “Come on, Daisy Mae,” my mother says, holding out her hand. Daisy grabs her tote that’s almost as big as she is and waddles up to my mom, leaving Daphne and me alone on the beach. I lean back in the bed as she stands there awkwardly, wriggling her toes in the sand. “So, a little early for dinner for us, I suppose?” “You’re welcome to join them if you want.” “No, I’m not hungry yet. Are you?” She crosses her arms, then uncrosses them again. Nervous. “Not for food,” I say matter-of-factly as I let my eyes take her in. “Why don’t you join me?” I pat the spot next to me on the bed. “You deserve to relax.” She hesitates, then sits on the bed, placing her feet on it and hugging her knees to her chest. “Did you have a nice day?” I ask as I reach out and brush the sand from the bottom of her legs and the tops of her feet. “I did, did you?” “Yes.” I sit up, turning to face her as I