The drive to Santa Monica had been surprisingly smooth, but Theo wasn’t complaining. His reserved spot was open, as it ought to be. He did own the place after all. Hermione looked a little confused at the reserved signage but didn’t comment as she took in the scene. Her look of wonder at the beach and the bright blue California water had him wondering what else he could show her that would cause her to make that expression. She was adorable. Her wonder at things that Theo took for granted.