"We should take Karyn along," I suggested.
"I'm not sure that's the best idea," my grandfather said.
"Why not? She already knows about the stone."
"It's best if it's just you and me."
"You don't trust her?" I asked.
"I didn't say that."
"Well, I trust her. And I think we could use the help."
"Is that the only reason you want her to come along?" he asked me.
"What do you mean?"
"Jon, I know how you feel about her. She's more than just a friend to you."
"Grandpa," I whined.
"What? It's the truth."
"So what if I really like her? I still think she'd be an asset to us."
My grandfather sighed, then thought it over. After a minute or so, he decided ...
