Let's Be Crazy (Oh Captain, My Captain Book 4) by Lindsay Paige, Mary Smith Read Free Book Online

and my boss will kill me if I leave right now. Reed’s dad is supposed to be arriving from the airport soon, but I can’t reach him. Could you go get him? Please, I’m begging.”
    “It’s fine. I’m about to take lunch. Call the school and let them know I’ll get him. We’ll go to my house. Let his dad know.”
    “Listen, when his dad comes over, I’ll explain everything later. I promise. Thank you so much. I owe you big time.”
    I’m not sure what she means, but I can’t let a sick kid remain at school. “No problem. I’m on my way.” I hang up and grab my stuff.
    When I pull up to the school, I put in the code to let me into the office. Brooke had already called, and Reed is waiting for me. The poor boy. He’s pale, and you can easily see he’s sick. I take his hand and lead him out to my car. I strap him into Sadie’s booster seat, and we head to my house. Reed is usually talking my ear off, and he hasn’t said a word to me yet. Once we get inside the house, he stands by the door.
    “Come on, Reed.” I guide him over to the couch and help him take off his coat. “Lie down here, and I’ll turn on SpongeBob. Okay?”
    He nods.
    I give him an encouraging smile as he curls up under the blanket. I turn on the TV, and I feel his head. He’s very warm. I decide to take his temperature, and call Brooke. She tells me that his dad should be here soon and he’ll take him to the doctor.
    “Hey, Reed.” I bend down close to him. “Your dad’s on his way, okay?”
    He nods, and I’m afraid that he’s about to cry.
    Poor little boy.
    I go to the kitchen and get a small glass of water for him. I’m not sure if he’s allergic to anything, so I don’t want to chance it. He takes a couple small sips, but lays his head back down. After a couple episodes of that annoying yellow sponge and his friends, there’s a knock on the door. That has to be his dad.
    I almost fall over when I open the door.
    “What are you doing here?”
    “I’m here to pick up my son.” Ashton’s hazel eyes stare me down.
    “Your son?”
    “Reed Campbell.”
    My mouth drops. Are you kidding me? “Reed? Reed is your son?”
    “Okay.” He steps closer to me. “Not that I don’t enjoy our little talks, because I really do, but right now I’m more concerned about my son.”
    I shake my head. “Of course.” I step out of the way, and he walks into my house.
    “Daddy,” Reed’s tiny voice squeaks out.
    “Hey, little man.” He bends down to him. “I’m here. Let’s get you to the doctor.” Ashton picks up his son, and I help put on his jacket. Ashton thanks me and heads out the door.
    I shake my head. I can’t believe that Brooke is Ashton’s best friend. And my daughter’s best friend is Ashton’s son. This day keeps getting better and better. I send Tiffany a quick text, letting her know that I’m not coming back in. I clean up the living room and realize that Reed forgot his book bag.
    “Crap.” I check my watch. I have to get Sadie soon, but I call Brooke first. “Thanks for telling me that Ashton Campbell is his dad.” I don’t want to be pissed off, but I am a little bit.
    “Yeah,” she sounds sad. “I don’t mention it to people. Most of the girls want to be my friend to get to him.”
    Well, she doesn’t have to worry about that from me.
    “I’m sorry, I should have told you.”
    I sigh. “It’s fine.” I wonder if he told her how he’s been sending me gifts and asking me out every single day. “Hey, Reed forgot his bag. Do you want me drop it off at your house? Do you need his bag?”
    “Actually I do. Could bring it to Ashton’s house?”
    Oh great. That’s what I need, to see him again. “Fine, text me the address. I’ll drop it off after I pick up Sadie.”
    “Thank you.”
    I lightly bang my head against the wall. How do I get myself into these situations? I give up trying to figure out a way to get out of this. It’s for Reed anyway. I jump into my car and head to the school.