Penny shook her head regretfully. “[color=f49ac2]I don’t, unfortunately. But most RV parks and campsites have some. I can also start saving up some more money for one that we can take with us.” [/color]

In truth, Penny did still have some money after the camper and truck, but she’d prefer to save the rest for living expenses and gas than spend it on a grill. Luke set out all the ingredients for burgers and Penny followed behind, building her own. She quietly helped Christian with his too, explaining in almost a whisper that he could add whatever he wanted and keep out whatever he didn’t want- though Penny knew it probably didn’t matter since he couldn’t taste food anyways. 

To say dinner was awkward would be an understatement. Luke brought up small talk and Penny was amicable- as in, she answered his questions and even asked some of her own, but there was a sort of tension in the air that couldn’t be ignored. “[color=f49ac2]Who is that woman in the picture with you?”[/color] Penny asked. She didn’t want Luke to think she cared and she really didn’t want to care, but deep down, despite the hurt her brothers caused, she still cared a little bit. 

“Oh, that’s Melissa. She’s my fiancee. On a business trip right now though. She’ll be back in a couple days.” 

Penny stared down at her empty plate, shocked that Luke had a fiancée and didn’t even bother to tell her. “[color=f49ac2]For how long?”[/color] She asked, still looking down. 

“We’ve been engaged for about a year now, but I’ve dated her for three.” 

Penny felt that usual pang of hurt in her chest and she frowned. Of course he was getting married and didn’t even tell her. She stood up, her chair rubbing loudly against the wooden floor and grabbed her bag. “[color=f49ac2]Well congratulations, Luke. I hope you’re happy. Really. But we better be going.” [/color]

Luke stood up just as abruptly and held his hands out. “Wait, already? Why don’t you two stick around a few days? You can meet Melissa. I have a spare bedroom-“ 

“[color=f49ac2]Seven years, Luke. For the last seven years you’ve reached out on and off, claiming to care and saying that you want to get closer and bond. At first I thought, ‘sure, why not? He and Liam left me alone with an abusive mother and an absent father, but now that I’m an adult and finally moved out, they want to bond over our trauma’. Then when I thought we were getting somewhere, you drop off the face of the planet. You’ve been dating this woman for four years and don’t even bother to say anything? The last time you called was a year ago and you didn’t say a word about her!”[/color] Penny’s chest felt tight and her throat ached- as it usually did when she was holding back tears. She was so frustrated. 

“Wait- you’re upset I’m getting married and didn’t tell you?” Luke sounded incredulous. 

Penny grew angry and she shook her head. “[color=f49ac2]I’m not mad you’re getting married! I’m mad that you keep saying you care, but then you never act on it! If you want to be involved in my life and vice versa, telling me you were getting married would’ve been a great start!” [/color]

“Penny, I-“

“[color=f49ac2]C’mon Christian.[/color]” Penny gave Luke a watery glare before stomping out the front door and letting it slam shut. She sped walked to her new truck before coming to a stop, her breaths heavy. She felt the tears well up in her eyes and she groaned, holding her palms to her eyes. She was so pathetic.