Going Home

Part 137

A couple of months later it was the morning of Christmas Eve and Grace and Josh were driving to the farm. Watching Josh as he drove Grace said “how do you feel about going back to the farm this time?”

Josh shrugged “better than last time.”

Grace smiled. She was glad that things had worked out so well for Josh and his parents. Josh certainly seemed happier and while the years of no family contact and past events had left their mark on him he seemed more peaceful, less intense since the renewed contact. Running her hand over the dash Grace said “I’ll bet Robert will be glad to see the ute again. He must really miss this car after looking after it for so many years.”

“Yeah, I guess so.” Josh said sounding thought.

Studying his serious expression Grace reached out and laid her hand on his thigh “he’ll be more pleased to see you back you know.”

Smiling Josh looked over at her, “is that right, well if you don’t move that hand he’ll have to wait longer than expected to see me back.”

Giving him a slow smile Grace moved her hand up his thigh and teased “move it like this do you mean?”

Frowning Josh growled a warning, “Grace!”

“Okay okay.” Grace conceded but before removing her hand she moved a little higher.

Groaning Josh glared at her and said “just for that we are going down to the shed tonight for an early Christmas present.”

Laughing at his frustration Grace shook her head “I don’t think so, we might interrupt Santa on his rounds.”

“Oh we’ll be going, Santa or no Santa” Josh said in a determined tone then grinning he continued “I’ve been good enough this year, it’s high time I was naughty.”

Giving up Grace just shook her head at him and smiled.