Backup Plan
“Make sure to get the good shrooms.”
“Dad!” I say, faking my shock. “Are you suggesting I bring you illegal drugs?”
“Don’t be so uptight.”
We all laugh, and I wave goodbye to Dad and Wendy, setting off down the driveway. It’s about a ten-minute walk to the nature preserve, which surrounds the lake. There are hiking trails with gorgeous views, and it’s so hot and humid today there aren’t many people on them. Silver Ridge is a small town, but people travel from all over to walk these trails and use our lake. The stigma of glaring at outsiders is strong here, and it’s easy to spot someone visiting from out of town.