"Call me if you need anything."
Carson Flores saw Shirley Miller and Derek Eaton off into the airport, handing the suitcase he had been dragging over to Shirley Miller with a smile and a gentle reminder.
Derek Eaton rolled his eyes beside them, "Kid, don't wait for a call. Where we're going, we're not allowed to use cell phones. But with this old man here, you don't need to worry."
Cell phones are not allowed?
Carson's curiosity piqued as he asked, "Senior, how long will it be necessary to stay? Give me a time frame so I can mentally prepare."
Derek Eaton glanced at Shirley Miller and hesitated before responding, "Let me put it this way. I'm taking her for a good cause. If she stays for a long time, that means she succeeded. If she fails, she'll be back soon. So, if she returns, you can be happy, but if she doesn't, you should be even happier for her."
Carson laughed, "There must be a time frame, right? After all, I am her husband. I should keep informed."
