My stepbrother
Although I know it’s unlikely, I still want to know.
“East Hampton, New York. You?”
“Hamden, Connecticut.”
“So, a couple of hours away from me, not bad.” He says. My heart pounds. Is he calculating the distance like I am? Could he want more, or am I reading too much into this?
“Okay, my turn. Any kids?”
“One, a girl. She’s 18 soon, a smart kid. She got a full ride to NYU.”
“So she’s smart like her mom.” I blush.