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Nicky stopped the truck to get gas on it.
"While you are inside," Nicky said. "Could you get me some chocolate with nuts?"
"No problems," Nile replied. "Anything else?"
"A bottle with water," Nicky replied. "And thanks."
Ten minutes later, they were back on the road.
"It sounded like you had a fun time when you gave Joe the Vespa," Nile said. "What else did you do back then?"
"That is between us," Nicky replied. "But I can tell you that we did have a fun time."
Nile stuck out her tongue. It made Nicky smile.
"Maybe I have better luck with getting it out of Joe," Nile said. "After all, he LOVES to talk about you."
"That is true," Nicky replied. "But I know Joe well enough to know he won't tell you everything because we both value our private lives."
"I respect that," Nile replied. "It's funny."
Nicky looked briefly at Nile before turning left.
"I know we dream of each other until we met," Nile said. "But still, the dreams don't tell us everything."
Nile ate the rest of her crisps.
"I do prefer it like that, most of all, because I really don't like the thought of you knowing everything I do in my life," Nicky replied. "Or do you feel different about it?"
"No, you are right," Nile replied. "I think I am still learning to cope with dreaming of other people."
"With time, you will learn how to live with it," Nicky replied. "And you can always ask us for help if it gets too much."
"I know that, and I appreciate it," Nile replied. "Is it okay if I close my eyes for a moment?"
Nicky hadn't a problem with that, and when Nile woke, they were back at the safe house.
"Hi, Babe," Joe said before kissing Nicky. "And hi, Nile."
Joe hugged Nile.
"Did you find something you could use for your room?" Joe asked. "Or else we have other storages."
"Yes, I did," Nile replied. "Thanks again for the offer."
"Don't mention it," Joe replied. "Nicky, did you find the notebook I asked for?"
Nicky held up the notebook.
"Thanks," Joe said. "For that, you have deserved a kiss."
Joe kissed Nicky.
"If I get a kiss for finding your old notebook," Nicky said. "What do I get for finding an old gift I gave you?"
"Hmm, that is a very good question," Joe replied. "Let me have a look, and I will tell you."
Nicky opened the truck.
"You found our Vespa," Joe said. "For that, you can have anything you want."
"I will tell you once I know," Nicky replied. "Before you see if the Vespa still drives, do you think you can help me with the furniture?"
"Not a problem," Joe replied. "I will check the Vespa over after dinner."
When Nile woke the next morning, she found Joe still working on the Vespa. Nicky had placed a sunbed next to Joe before he had fallen asleep under a book.
"Morning, Nile," Joe said. "Did you sleep well?"
"Morning, Joe," Nile replied. "Yes, it helps with having a decent bed for once."
Joe smiled before he stood up.
"If it is okay with you, could I try out the Vespa?" Nile asked. "I always wanted to try one."
"I don't have a problem with that," Joe replied. "But I want to take Nicky on a drive first. We will be gone most of the day if it is okay with you."
"More than fine. I will be busy decorating my room," Nile replied. "Go and have fun."
Nile went inside, and Joe woke Nicky up with a kiss.
"Morning," Joe said. "Should we try out the Vespa?"
Nicky stretched his body.
"Morning," Nicky said. "Driving around in the French countryside on a Vespa with the Love Of My Life sounds like a perfect way to spend your Saturday."
Joe smiled before kissing Nicky.
"It is only Friday today," Joe said. "I love that you still, after over 900 years, can't tell the days apart."
"Are you sure it isn't Saturday today?" Nicky asked. Joe shook his head. "Does that mean I have to wait until tomorrow to have a ride on the Vespa?"
Joe laughed.
"No, we are leaving in ten minutes," Joe replied. "I just need to wash my hands and find my jacket."
Ten minutes later, Nile saw Joe and Nicky driving away on the Vespa. While decorating her room, Nile couldn't wait to try out the Vespa, and she smiled to herself because she already knew that Joe would try to hide how worried he was when she started the Vespa, while Nicky would cheer her on.