“Did you bring a sweatshirt, just in case?” he asked.

She grinned. “I did. I brought my lucky lure, too.”

“Did I hear you right?” He knew she’d said she liked to fish, but she had a favorite lure? He might be in love.

She laughed. “I told you I liked to fish. I was hoping to fish at some point while I was here. I haven’t used it in ages, since I lived in Vermont actually, but I brought it with me just in case.”

“Did you bring your own fishing rod, too?”

“No, that’s too clunky. I figured I could just rent or borrow one. The lure is small.”

“Well, let’s hope it brings us both luck!”

“So, where are we off to?”

“I like Eel Point. It’s usually less crowded and I’ve found the fishing there to be the best. It’s also a gorgeous beach and if you like to collect sea shells, that’s the best beach on the island for it.”

“It sounds lovely.”

“Are you hungry? I packed us some stuff to snack on.”

“I’m starving, actually. I was hoping you’d say that. I brought some cheese and crackers, too, and some of that beer you said you like.”

“Thanks! Are you a beer drinker, too?”

“Not usually. I’m more into wine.”

“Good, because I brought a bottle of chardonnay. Bread and Butter. My sisters like that one.”

“I do, too. I brought a thermos of coffee for now. Are you a coffee drinker?”

“Always. I had one cup this morning, but I could go for another. You don’t have to be back at any particular time, do you?”

Bella shook her head. “No. I’m all yours for the day. I’m in no hurry.”

Nick grinned. “Good, because I usually stay out there all afternoon. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday and if I catch anything, that’s a bonus.”

“Well, I intend to catch something,” Bella declared.

“Good! I hope you do. If we catch anything, I’ll cook it up for dinner.”

“I look forward to that.”

Nick looked forward to it, too. He really hoped one of them would catch something. If not, he was pretty sure he had some frozen fish in his freezer he could defrost and throw on the grill if they both struck out. Hopefully, it wouldn’t come to that.

“I’ve had pretty good luck the last few times I’ve been out here,” Nick said as he pulled into the beach parking lot. He grabbed the cooler and fishing gear from the back of the truck, as well as two chairs and the radio. Bella grabbed one of the chairs, and they made their way down to the beach and set up the chairs by the shoreline.