"I can't believe you got me a telescope!" Tasmin has been over the moon since he opened his gift earlier. Patting his head and squatting down to give him a hug goodbye, I smile. "Maybe next time we hang out, we can find some constellations." Tasmin hops up and down excitedly, his eyes bouncing from me to his father. "Can Miss Clara come over tomorrow, Dad? Oh, we could camp in the yard and look at the stars!" Bradan chuckles and ruffles his son's hair. "We'll see, buddy. Go start taking your gifts in the house and to your room." "Okay, Dad," Tasmin says as he takes off toward the porch. "See you tomorrow, Miss Clara!" Turning toward Bradan, butterflies batter the inside my stomach, and I feel like some high schooler hanging with her super crush. "Thank you for inviting me.

