Carrie Degenhardt

"And you!", Beth exclaimed laughingly as she jumped up and grabbed Corinne, swirling her around in her arms. Kissing Corinne slowly and deeply before smiling at her, "You...I have much to thank for." Each smiled at each other before hand in hand, went and helped up Tom with their free hands held in Tom's. They stood briefly in a circle, hands clasped before letting go and setting back down the trail towards their vehicles. The trail flattened out as they reached the lowlands, easing their travel as Beth was in the middle with Tom in tow. She watched Corinne with a critical eye as she hiked, trying not to be distracted by watching her body move. Corinne hiked like a puppy; purposely jumping off rocks, kicking sticks to knock them off the trail and with her natural smile, Corinne seemed happy in general as the miles added up. Beth smiled at her as Corinne glanced back, checking on her pace compared to the others. Catching her eye, Corinne blew her a kiss and laughed when Beth caught