Chapter 1823

"I don't want to wake her, plus I've got stuff to handle at the studio, so I have to jet." Donna remembered Naomi talking about a business trip and asked, "You mean the trip to Southwood City?" "Yeah, that's the one," Dylan confirmed. "I've put it off long enough, gotta get moving." Donna agreed, "Right, can't let work slide." "Here, Dylan, hand me that stuff, and you can get back to what you were doing." "Sure thing. Thanks, Mrs. Goodwin." Dylan quickly passed the goodies to Donna, who took them, and he said, "Mrs. Goodwin, I'm gonna head out now." With that, he glanced inside once more. Donna said, "Got it. I'll call Naomi when Belle wakes, and she'll let you know." That was exactly what Dylan was hoping for, but Donna was one step ahead. He said, "Mrs. Goodwin, jot down my number and call me directly when Belle's up." "Will do." Dylan rattled off his digits, Donna made a note and gave his phone a quick ring to lock it in. Dylan saved the contact, then said, "Mrs. Goodw