“Her?”

“Yeah, Mother Ocean.”

Shane rolls down her window and sticks her head out, inhaling the ocean air as deeply as she can. Any tension that she had melts away and is replaced by a huge smile. When she finally brings her head back into the car her hair is blown every which way. As she settles back into her seat “Firestarter” by Prodigy starts up.

“I haven’t heard this song in forever! I love it!” Shane turns up the volume and sings along.

Harper can’t help but smile at how relaxed and comfortable Shane is with her. She’s never heard Shane sing above a mumbled whisper to herself, and here she is belting one out. And doing a rather impressive job of mimicking the singers British accent.

The next song comes on and Shane just listens as Harper begins to sing along with ease.

“Who’s this?” Shane asks liking what she hears.

“PJ Harvey.” Harper smiles, then continues to sing along.

Shane leans back and watches as Harper gets lost in the song. This is the first time she’s had the pleasure to witness such a thing. Goose bumps cover her skin listening to Harper’s amazing voice and all she can do is smile.

“You are incredible!” Shane says as Harper stops singing.

“Not really.” Harper shy’s away from the compliment. “Look where we are.” She says pointing at the sign ahead.

“Awesome.” Shane smiles seeing the sign for Zuma Beach. “And look who’s right ahead of us.”

“Is that them?” Harper says pulling off the highway into the parking lot.

“Yep.” Shane smiles with excitement for the adventure ahead of her.

When the kids notice Harper and Shane park next to the van they all rush to get out as quickly as possible.

Harper jumps out of the driver seat, greeting the kids, “Hey Surfers! You guys ready?”

“Yeah!” The kids all reply.

“Oh come on. Is that the best you can do? I think you are more excited then that. Let’s try that again. Are you guys ready to surf?” Harper works on psyching up the kids more.

“YEAH!!!!!” They all scream.

“Yeah! That’s more like it!” Harper says excitedly. “Ok, get your stuff and help Miss Viv while Shane and I get the boards ready.”