Charles hugged his 'dad' after the hard fought miniature golf game. He then shook hands with his 'brother' and then with Gene and George.
"Thank you all for that game. It was the neatest thing I ever got to do. It was fun and I hope we can do this again sometime. Can we 'dad'?" finished Charles.
"Yes, that was fun and getting to do it with my two 'sons' made it even funner," laughed Mr. Ken.
"Hey, 'dad', do you think we could get a drink? I'm thirsty. Losing is hard work," smiled Robert.
"Yeah, I think I can afford that. Come on, let's head over to the refreshment stand around the corner and sit back and relax before we head over to the Go-Kart track," replied the owner of The Cove.
The five of them walked around the corner and they all got a soft drink. The boys asked for and got a bag of chips before sitting down at one of the provided tables.
"Charles, I must admit you did very well at that game," praised 'dad' Ken.
"Thanks 'dad' I had a lot of fun, too," replied Charles.
"Gene, George you two didn't do too bad … that was until Gene lost it," chuckled Mr. Ken.
"Yeah, yeah, so I'm a poor loser. I was never any good at miniature golf so don't ask me to ever play again." It sounded like Gene was angry the way he answered his employer and he had put on a face that looked it. Then a huge smile came across his face and the man said, "Gotcha!"
That said the boys got up and hugged the large man.
It took them almost an hour to play miniature golf and after adding the time it took to eat breakfast it was now going on 1 PM. The miniature golf place was now getting busy with their Sunday crowd and the boys were now worried the Go-Kart track would be getting busy as well. The lads made the men hurry up and finish their drinks so they could get over to the race track and have more fun. When they all got to the track, Gene and George told their boss they intended to watch from the outside. They explained they might need room to move around and being stuck in a line of people would not work for them.
"Hello, Mr. Ken," called out one of the Go-Kart track attendants. "It's a bit busy right now but I can get you in the next group if you want."
"No thank you. We'll wait in line like the rest of the people. They came here to ride, not wait in line and it wouldn't be fair. Right boys?" replied Ken Thomas, the owner of the track.
The lads looked at one another and their looks sort of indicated they wouldn't mind going ahead of the other people but they knew their 'dad' wouldn't allow them to do that with so many people already in line. "Yeah, 'dad', we understand," replied Charles to his 'dad's' question.
The three Covers stood in line and talked to the other people in line. Practically all of the people knew who Ken Thomas was and many knew who Robert was but virtually none of them knew who the other lad was with the man that day.
"Mr. Ken," started a lad about Charles's age, "I know who Robert is but … well, who is the other boy with you? Is, is he a cousin, or something, visiting you?"
"Oh, well actually this is Charles. He is my foster son just like Robert is. He only just came to live with me during the 4th of July Holiday," replied Mr. Ken. "What's your name son?" asked the man.
"Oh, ah sorry, my name is Asher, Asher Youngman," announced the lad.
"Asher, let me introduce you to Charles. He's twelve and will be in the 7th grade this fall," was how Mr. Ken introduced his newest 'son' to the lad.
"Oh, great, then at least you'll know one person when you come to school," said Asher, as he held out his hand to shake Charles' hand.
"Thank you, Asher, but I already know Camden, Camm Cambelle and James, James Whitely," replied Charles.
"You know Camden? He's a bit geeky don't you think?" asked Asher.
"Actually, no I don't. I kinda like him as a friend and he's been over to The Cove all last week, I think. He's even spent the night a few times already," answered Charles.
Asher didn't know what to say about Camden already being invited to The Cove. He just stood there with his mouth open. It was his friend who closed it for him.
"Hi, I'm Mason, Mason Harkids, this bloke's best friend," said Mason, as he offered his hand for a handshake.
"Hi," responded Charles, as he shook the offered hand. "I guess you'll be in the 7th grade this fall, too? … Hey, Mason … can I ask why nobody seems to like Camm?" simply asked Charles.
"Well, I don't think it is they don't really like Camden, it's … well, it's … he … he acts different I'd have to say. He is always by himself and … well, he doesn't seem to want to be friends with anyone, Charlie," replied Mason.
"It's Charles, Mason. Please call me Charles," politely asked Charles. "And why do you think Camden doesn't want to be friends with anyone?"
"Oh, okay, yeah, no problem about your name," responded Mason, to Charles' request to calling him by his true name. "You know many people with your name are called Charlie or Chuck or Chas even but I'll make sure the other kids know to call you Charles. And, as for Camden, well … I don't really know why it is he doesn't want to be friends with anyone. He's never seen outside after school is out and he … he keeps to himself at school, mostly. Also … I know … well, his mom doesn't let him do much of anything."
"Does anybody ever go over to him and talk to him? I mean, when I met him, we seemed to hit it right off. I know his mom is a bit over-protective but ever since he's been coming over to The Cove he's ridden the new skateboard ramps, swam with us, and rode the WaveRunners and he's even spent the night. Plus, he's met a bunch of soon to be 8th graders and 6th graders and he gets along with all of them. And, ever since James has started to come over those two are friends, now. Do you think maybe it is kids just don't want to get to know Camm?" finished up Charles, and put the hard question back to Asher and Mason.
"Wow, he's done all that and … and he's friends with a bunch of 8th and 6th graders?" replied Asher.
"To be honest with you … I never really tried to be friends with Camden," a now embarrassed Mason replied. "He's always been sort of a quiet kid and … well, he never seemed to want to talk to us when we did try to talk to him so I guess … we all just, you know, started to ignore him."
It got quiet for a little while as the three lads pondered what they wanted to say next. It was Charles who said, "Guys, Camm, that's what he likes to be called by-the-way, is my friend and James' friend, too. I just asked because Camm … well, he seemed to be lonely when I first met him. And, maybe he was in a shell of sorts and maybe he was afraid to get to close to people because of his mom but, you know, he is a nice kid when you get to know him. I hope others will get to know him especially if they are going to come over to The Cove because he'll probably be there."
Both Asher and Mason got very surprised looks on their faces at what Charles just told them. They both then looked at one another with an expression that said they never figured Camden was lonely and wanted to be friends but no one ever tried to befriend him.
"Charles … Asher and I … we're both sorry we treated Camden, I mean Camm, like that. I guess over the years we just … we just didn't think about him wanting to be friends. He never did anything to either of us, or anyone else that we know of, so there really isn't any reason for us not to like him," apologized Mason.
"Mason, you don't need to apologize to me. It might be nice if, when you see him the next time, you just go up to him and tell him what you just told me. Let him know you want to be his friend. I bet you'd make his day," offered Charles.
Asher and Mason looked at one another and shared a knowing look.
After a few moments, Mason asked, "Charles … ahhh, so, how long have you lived with Mr. Ken? I bet it's really neat living in that big house he has."
Charles smiled at Mason's questions and told the lad and his friend that he'd only arrived on the 3rd of July and that it sure was strange, at first, living there in that big house, but he now loved living with his 'dad'.
"Your dad?" spoke up Asher.
"Oh, yeah, sorry, Mr. Ken … he's my foster dad and I asked him if I could call him 'dad' as Robert does. It just was weird, you know, that Robert called him 'dad' and I was calling him Mr. Ken. And it is much easier that way, too," smiled Charles, as he answered the question.
Ken Thomas listened at the lads' conversation, wanting to hear how Charles interacted with people he just met; particularly boys his own age. He was impressed how the pre-teen handled the comments about Camden and then put the onus back on the other boys to explain why it was people didn't like the lad. The man was impressed how his 'son' handled himself and then figured there were going to be two new faces at The Cove pretty soon.
The line had been moving along as the small group talked but there was still quite a distance before they would be up next to race.
"Have you ever driven these cars, Charles?" asked Asher.
"No, this is my first time," replied Charles.
"Didn't your mom ever bring you here?" unknowingly asked Asher, who was then poked in the ribs by his friend Mason.
"Please forgive my friend, here, Charles. He sometimes engages his mouth before his brain," apologized Mason.
"What? What did I say? What did I do?" innocently asked Asher.
"Dude," began Mason, "he's in the foster care system. His mom probably couldn't bring him here and besides … this place has only been here a year or so."
"I'm sorry Charles, I guess Mason is right. I sometimes do engage my mouth before my brain. I didn't even think about you being Mr. Ken's foster kid, even though only a few minutes ago you just told me. I hope you'll forgive me," openly asked Asher.
"Sure, I understand, and besides why would I want to have enemies when I am the new guy on the block, huh?" teased Charles.
"We know about the skateboard ramps. Who at school doesn't know about them! Especially when only the 5thgraders and 7th graders got to use them. But what else is there to do over at Three Finger Cove to keep you busy and having fun?" openly asked Asher.
"Well, we usually use the skateboard ramps until we get hungry, or for about 2 to 3 hours. Then, Robert and I and some of the other guys get out the grill and things and we cook burgers and hot dogs for everyone. Then, like now that it is warm enough, we swim," Charles tried to explain.
"Yeah, but doesn't it get old swimming in that big pool all the time?" asked Asher.
"Oh, not really. There is the jumping platform and a few slides and then there are the games we play. But just last week, our 'dad' bought us these big lakeside water rafts. You should see them. They're like 15 feet high. We play king of the raft and throw people off. The rafts also have slides with them so we can do that, too. There is also a long stable platform raft between the two large rafts we use to relax on or recover from all the swimming we do. Then, there are the three personal water crafts, you know WaveRunner's, but you have to be at least thirteen and have passed the Coast Guard training classes before you can drive them yourself," replied Charles.
"How many kids are usually there?" asked Asher.
"Hmmm, let me count them," replied Charles, who then closed his eyes to count the number of kids there. "Oh, okay, the other night we had eighteen kids but two of them have already graduated from high school. So, I guess you can't count them as kids anymore. So, sixteen then, and they all spent the night."
"Geez, Mr. Ken allowed that many kids to spend the night, at one time. My mom has kittens when I have two or three of my friends stay over. Where did you all sleep?" asked Mason, this time.
"We all spread out in the Family Room. Robert and his friends grouped together just like me and Camm and James did. The other kids, Sam and Terran and their friends, also grouped together," explained Charles.
"Sam and Terran, the terror, and their friends also slept over? Dang, I bet they were a bit scared to do that?" laughed Asher.
"No, not really. Sam and Terran have spent the night a number of times, already. They even took the Coast Guard training with us back in the spring. Last Friday, Mr. Ken told them they could invite a friend each to go to the water park with us and sleep over, as well," explained Robert. "That was Wyatt's and Dominic's first time spending the night so they may have felt out of place but they stayed with Sam and Terran so I don't think they had any problems."
When Robert finished speaking, a snicker came out of Charles's mouth because he knew what actually happened that early morning and he knew for sure the boys didn't have any problems.
"What did you use to sleep in?" inquired Asher.
"We all had sleeping bags," answered Charles.
"So, Mr. Ken has that many sleeping bags available?" wondered Asher.
"No, we knew in advance so everyone brought their own sleeping bag and pillow and a change of clothes. We had all just spent the day at the Lakeside Water Park," added Charles.
"I've been trying to get my mom to take me there but she says it isn't all that good," complained Mason.
"She doesn't know what she is talking about," spoke up Robert. "I've been there a few times now and I love it. There are all these big slides and the wave pool is fun, too. Plus, the water comes from the lake and is filtered and chlorinated and it comes into the pools and slides all clear and blue," added Robert.
"Yeah, I've only been there once but you know what the BEST thing about the water park is?" asked Charles.
Mason looked at Asher, who looked back, and then the two shrugged their shoulders and Mason said, "What? What's so good about the water park?"
"Our 'dad' built it!" came out Charles and Robert's mouths at the exact same time.
"You're kidding me?' immediately said Mason. "Wow!"
"Yeah, but Mr. Ken couldn't have built it all by himself. So, how'd he build it then?" asked Asher.
"Well, you see he paid to have it built; that and the Lake Water Safety and Rescue Team Headquarters," proudly stated Charles.
"Is that the building right next to the water park? If it is, I wondered what that big building was going to be," flatly stated Mason.
"Yep, that's what it is. We even got a personal tour of it not too long ago. Our 'dad' took us and most of our friends for a boat ride on the Commander one evening and he called and asked if we could stop by for a tour. The rest as they say is history," laughed Charles.
"Dang, I bet you could see forever off the top of that building," said Asher.
"Yes, you can and they have these special military grade binoculars they can use to watch for trouble all over the lake, even at night," explained Charles.
The four lads continued to talk amongst themselves as they stood in line for their turn to drive the go-karts. Mr. Ken kept an open ear for what the boys were talking about. He wanted to make sure the lads didn't get into any confrontation about Camm or anything else that might come up. In the end, after the discussion about Camm and the water park, the lads just talked about things boys that age talk about.
As the group approached the ticket window, a man, the manager/operator, who ran the Go-Kart Track for Mr. Ken finally saw his boss come to the front and he called out to the owner, "Hey, boss, you finally got to the front of the line. You know you could have avoided all that," now chuckled the man.
"Yes, I know, but it doesn't look good for me to flaunt my privilege and go ahead of others who have been waiting patiently in line. I'll just have to get here when there isn't much of line," laughed Mr. Ken.
"Sure, boss, like you did back when it was cold, in the middle of the winter," laughed the man. "Nobody comes here then, but now, in the middle of the summer and it being a Sunday, no less, this place is super busy. I'll make sure your car doesn't run out of gas," laughed the man some more, as he went back to doing whatever he did there.
"Mr. Ken … he owns this go-kart place?" a surprised Asher asked.
Charles smiled at his 'brother' Robert and said, "Yep, and he also owns the miniature golf place, too. We just played there before coming over here."
"No kiddin'," said Asher. "You guys can play any time you want and ride the go-karts anytime, too."
"Oh, no, Asher, we can but ONLY if we pay and stand in line like we are doing now. Our 'dad', Mr. Ken, doesn't want us to use who we are to go to the head of the line," replied Charles.
"He makes you pay and wait in line? That has to suck!" replied Asher.
"Actually, it IS the right thing to do, Ash. It isn't fair to the people who stand in line if we go ahead of them. Plus, if we don't pay, the operator has to make up for that loss of revenue, you know, his income. It's never right to use your position when it isn't necessary," explained Charles.
"Yeah, I think I understand," said Mason. "It probably would have pissed us off, or anybody else for that matter, if we saw some people just walk up and get on the next ride. That would be something like line jumping at the amusement parks. You know … I'm kinda glad Mr. Ken feels that way. We all know how good a person he is and now, just talking to you about this stuff only makes me want to look up to him as a role model even more. He helped out a lot of people after that big storm a few years back and to know he still cares about the people and will wait in line with the rest of us, even though he owns the place, says a lot about your foster dad. You are so lucky to be living with him!"
The whole time the boys talked, while they stood in line, the other people around them could also hear what they were talking about. For most of the people they didn't care that the legendary Mr. Ken was standing there in line with them. For others, it was just a bunch of boys talking as they stood in the same line as they were. But what caught the ears of the older people was how the four lads talked about Mr. Ken, the man and foster dad, and how the man felt about not using his position to skip ahead of all those in line. They also heard how the younger boy stood up for the man and also one of his friends and after listening to the youngsters talk for almost half an hour they began to applaud after Mason finished what he said about Mr. Ken.
"What … what is all the clapping for?" asked Asher. "What did we miss?"
"Young man, you were a part of the conversation and you don't remember what you were talking about?" began an older woman, who was standing in line with a couple of young boys. "Your friend said it best when he described how Mr. Ken continues to look at us as equals even though he is a man who can have anything he wants. We knew he was a good man after that storm but after listening to you four talking it only reinforces in me that Mr. Ken is the 'real deal!"
After the woman finished saying what she wanted to say a large number of other adults voiced their agreement about the man being a role model and person of integrity. It was when they finished their accolades they began to clap some more for Mr. Ken.
Ken Thomas had become the center of attention and he didn't even try to be. He heard all of the boys' conversation but he hadn't realized the other people were listening, as well. Now he found himself being lauded for doing nothing. He figured he should say something to the people for recognizing him.
"Thank you all for that recognition … but I really haven't done anything but stand here in line with my boys. But I do appreciate it that you know who I am," offered Mr. Ken.
"Mr. Ken, I've listened to the boy's talk the entire time I've been line. They are the most courteous and honest speaking lads I've ever come across. They never used bad language and they treated each other as equals and even defended a lad who isn't even here. This one boy here (The woman pointed at Mason) said it best when he said your waiting in line with the rest of us says a lot about your character and that you were even more of his role model than before. Mr. Ken … you ARE the real deal to me! Can I have a hug?" finished up the woman with tears in her eyes.
Ken Thomas obliged the woman and gave her a great big hug. He also shook the hands of the boys who were with her. He also wound up shaking a number of other hands before he and the four lads were able to pull away and take their turn in the race cars.
The three Covers and Charles' soon to be new friends all got in their own race car. One of the attendants came by to check the riders' safety restraints to ensure they were properly engaged and tight. When the all clear was given to the manager/operator he turned the red stop light to green and the racers were off.
The competitiveness of the boys popped to the surface as soon as the green light came on. Both Charles and Robert floored their gas pedal trying to get the advantage on the other. Asher and Mason did the same but because they were in the row of racers right behind the two Covers they couldn't get any advantage. Mr. Ken, who was also in the first row with Charles and Robert, made sure he kept pace with his 'boys' knowing the race was ten laps long.
Since Charles had never driven the race cars nor was he familiar with the race course he was at a very distinct disadvantage, something Robert took advantage of. The Covers raced but with Robert's knowledge of the cars and the course he was able to get a big lead over Charles. What Robert didn't count on was that Asher and Mason also knew the ins and outs of the race cars and the course and they easily closed on Robert to his chagrin.
Mr. Ken kept a good pace but stayed close to Charles and yelled some helpful suggestions to his 'son' when they were on a straight away. Charles took those helpful hints and tried them on the corners and other twists and turns and realized his 'dad' was helping him to possibly beat his 'brother' Robert. Unfortunately, for Charles both Asher and Mason were ahead of him and he needed to pass them both if he was going to have a fighting chance at beating Robert.
By the fourth lap of the ten lap race, Charles was able to pass Asher and he smiled at the boy as he passed him. He now focused his sights on Mason who was riding Robert's tail. Charles knew he had to do something to force Mason to make a mistake but he didn't know what he could do because he didn't know anything about this racing he was doing.
'Dad' Ken saw Charles was trying to force Mason to make a mistake so he passed Charles and got on Mason's tail and spun him out. It also forced him to lose his place in the race but he did it to help his 'son'. Charles was now right behind Robert and closing fast. What Charles didn't realize was that Asher was now directly behind him and was looking for an opening to pass him.
Mr. Ken and Mason got back in the race but were hopelessly behind the race leaders at the end but that didn't keep them from racing against each other as they raced around the course. The man and boy would bounce against one another trying to force the other to either spin out or slow down. The looks on the faces of each of the last place racers was classic determination but with an 'I'm having so much fun' look. The adult and youngster would laugh each time one or the other did something to the other and they could each hear the other's laughs. They were like a father and son out on the race track and they both forgot who they were during that time.
The race was getting towards what everyone thought was the tenth and final lap and Charles knew he needed to make a move on Robert if he wanted to get the lead and the win. It was when Robert went a little wide on a turn that left a tight inside opening for Charles to try to sneak in and take the lead. Robert saw what his 'brother' was trying to do and he turned fast and tight trying to make Charles unstable and be forced to slow down.
Robert's move was classic and his move indeed did make Charles's racer wiggle some and that forced him to slow down. What Robert forgot was the 'brothers' weren't the only racers on the course and Asher took over the lead. Charles and Robert both floored their racers in an attempt to catch up and cause Asher to make a mistake but with them thinking they were on the tenth lap they knew they couldn't do anything to win the race. That didn't stop the Covers from trying to catch up.
The racers went through the Start/Finish line, thinking it was the tenth lap so they eased up some on the gas pedal. They didn't see the Red STOP light, nor did they see the Yellow CAUTION light telling them that was the last lap so neither of them slowed down very much. Figuring they had at least two more laps before they were done Asher, the leader, Robert in second, and Charles coming up fast, all floored their gas pedals to get ahead. Mason and Mr. Ken were still having fun at the back of the pack but what they didn't realize was they were also going to be lapped racers if they didn't pick up their pace some.
Asher did everything he knew to do in order to maintain his lead. Robert knew the course and he was watching and waiting for the right series of quick turns he would use to take the lead. Charles was just hoping the two racers in front of him would make a tragic mistake and he could take the lead and hopefully the win.
The other racers had slowed down some at the Start/Finish line but when no one came out to stop them they all sped up and tried to catch the three leaders. The people standing in line were watching the race as they usually do but something about that particular race caught their attention so they began to focus more on what was happening out on the race track.
Asher, Robert and Charles came across the Start/Finish line and there was still no caution or stop light lit so they continued on racing. The crowd felt the action and they started to cheer on the three front racers. Mr. Ken heard the cheering as he came across the line and he decided to stop himself and find out what was going on.
"Russ, what's going on?" simply asked Ken Thomas.
"Well, the boss forgot to turn the lap counter on so you are all getting a longer race than usual," explained Russ one of the ride attendants.
"Then … what is going on that the crowd is cheering?" asked Mr. Ken.
"I'm not too sure Mr. Ken but I think they see a real nip and tuck type of race out there and are enjoying the three front runners jockeying for the lead," explained Russ.
Mr. Ken just stood there with his hands on his hips and laughing at what he was seeing was going on. It was then the racers came past the Start/Finish Line and the man saw that his two 'boys' and Asher were fighting for the lead and the win. He also noticed the Red Stop nor the Yellow Caution light were still not on so he searched out his manager/operator to get the lights working. When he finally got his man to rectify the problem the racers had already past the Start/Finish so their next time around the Yellow CAUTION light would be lit.
The crowd was still cheering on the three front runners and had noticed Asher was now third instead of first. They also noticed the Yellow CAUTION light had come on so there would be only two more laps before the Finish. Ken Thomas joined the crowd and watched with anticipation at the ending.
Out on the race track, Asher made his move and raced in front of Charles and began to bump Robert's back bumper. Charles saw what Asher was trying to force Robert to make a mistake so he did the same to Asher. When the three racers came across the Start/Finish Line they all saw the Red STOP light lit meaning they were on their last lap and they had to resort to do anything to win.
Charles knew he couldn't win unless both boys in front of him made a huge mistake. For now, the way it was going, Robert would be the big winner. Asher also saw the inevitable and for him to win he had to spin Robert out. He tried his best to do just that but he chose the wrong curve to try his stunt and he wound up stopped against the curb. Robert went on to win the race.
As Robert came across the Start/Finish Line the crowd roared. The teenager had no clue as to why they cheered as they did but he did the last wind-down lap and brought his racer around for the next race. When Robert got out of his car the crowd roared again and he just smiled back. When Charles stopped his racer and got loose from his straps he ran to his 'brother' and hugged him tight for winning. The crowd roared again as the brothers hugged and then Asher joined in the hug which caused the crowd to roar again.
As the three race drivers walked off the track, Mr. Ken and Mason joined them. It was then Mason explained why the crowd was cheering them on during the race and at the end. That put a big smile on Robert's, Charles's, and Asher's face knowing they got a longer race and the people noticed. It was then Mr. Ken explained how they got to run a race and a half as his track manager hadn't reset the lap counter correctly. That put another smile on the three racers faces as they fist-bumped each other.
"Hey 'dad' … can Mason and Asher come over some time?" asked Charles.
"Sure, I guess so, Charles but you know the next few days won't be possible," replied Mr. Ken.
"Why? I should be home tomorrow night won't I?" asked Charles.
"No, Charles, you were already told you would spend at least one night and then they would decide if you needed to stay another night," reminded 'dad' Ken.
"Oh, yeah, this sucks. I make two new friends and I can't invite them over," whined Charles.
"Why, Charles, what's wrong?" asked Mason.
"I have to have surgery tomorrow morning," revealed Charles.
"Bummer. I hope it isn't anything serious," said Asher. "So why are you out here racing cars and playing miniature golf?"
"It's just a hernia operation and I don't have to be there until like 6 AM so 'dad' decided we'd have some fun because it will probably be seven to ten days before I'll be back to my loveable self," teased Charles.
"Hey, can I have your phone numbers," excitedly asked Charles.
Mason and Asher both gave Charles their home and cell phone numbers and Charles told them he'd invite them over when he could after he got home. It was then that Asher's parents came over to their small group.
"Hello, Mr. Ken, I'm Asher's father, Darryl" said Darryl Youngman, as he held out his hand for a shake, "and this is his mother, Audrey. We are the Youngman's."
"Good to meet you Mr. Youngman and you as well Mrs. Youngman. These are my 'boys', Robert and Charles," was how Ken Thomas introduced his family.
The adults shared some pleasantries while the boys continued to chat. Charles then asked the Youngman's if he could invite Mason over during the week but wouldn't know when until he got out of the hospital. That caused Darryl and Audrey to ask about the lads pending surgery and some more explanations from Charles. The Youngman's thanked Charles for asking if Mason could come over to Three Finger Cove sometime during the coming week. They explained Asher was just spending the weekend and that they would explain to Asher's parents to expect a call from Three Finger Cove. It wasn't long after the group split up and they all went in their own separate ways.