Chapter 8

David stood, almost shell-shocked. A flood of emotions overwhelmed David. He hadn’t expected Kaden to be at his doorstep. He was briefly happy to see Kaden but then a little anger pushed up from his gut, and he didn’t know why. The intensity surprised David. He didn’t know what to say. He opened his mouth to say something, but words escaped him.

“Hey,” Kaden said, breaking the awkward moment.

“Hey, yourself,” David said, his voice now low and monotone. He didn’t mean to sound cold.

Kaden glanced down for a second then raised his eyes to meet David’s. “Sarah said you just moved in. I moved back about a month ago.”

“Hi, Kaden!” Sarah had moved in so close she practically was shouting in David’s ear.

“I brought you a welcome gift.”