He smiled at her enthusiasm, even though he was still bothered because she had driven on the rough trail. Her happy nature never allowed him to stay upset with her for long.
“I’ll never guess. Tell me.”
“Mona’s pregnant. Grace said that Alvin goes around with a grin on his face and that Rusty is walking on clouds.”
“I know the feeling.”
“She and Alvin will be good grandparents. They are the godparents of the little Wills boy. Who will be the godparents of our little boy?”
“Would you object to Ramon and Claudia?”
“Not at all. She’s turned out to be a really good friend.”
“Move over. I’m going to drive you home as soon as I tell the men that I’m knocking off for the day. There’s only an hour or two of daylight left anyway.”
“Can we stop along the way and smooch?”
He leaned into the car and kissed her. “You can bet your boots on it.”
References
Oklahoma Route 66, by Jim Ross
Here It Is! Route 66: The Map Series, by Jim Ross and Jerry McClanahan
Route 66 Traveler’s Guide, by Tom Snyder
Route 66: The Mother Road, by Michasel Wallis
Dorothy Garlock - [Route 66] Page 34