*Shelby*

“Is that the boat?” I asked, excitedly bouncing up and down on my feet.

“I think so,” Michael said, smiling at my enthusiasm. “Are you ready to see dolphins again?”

“You know that it’s just about my favorite thing,” I laughed.

Michael leaned down and kissed me softly on the lips. We pulled away as we heard footsteps making their way toward us on the wooden dock.

“My god, is that really you, ...