03_The Unexpected Gift by Irene Hannon

Author:Irene Hannon [Hannon, Irene]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2011-02-21T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

“Yoo-hoo! Anybody home?”

Morgan walked to the edge of Aunt Jo’s cottage and peered around the side. An SUV she didn’t recognize was parked in front. “I’m around back,” she called.

A moment later Kit appeared. “Hi there! In the mood for a visitor?”

“Absolutely. I’ve gotten kind of tired of talking to the squirrels and chipmunks.”

Chuckling, Kit joined her on the deck. “Sounds like a case of cabin fever to me. Are you going stir-crazy?”

“Not really. I’ve been spending a lot of time on my job search and working on the Good Shepherd project. So I keep busy. And I’ve started taking long walks. At your brother’s suggestion.”

“He comes up with a good idea now and then,” Kit said with a smile, turning to admire the vista of the sea.

“I always thought Serenity Point had the best view in the area. But it’s a little chilly for deck-sitting today, isn’t it?”

“I just came out for a breath of fresh air. Would you like some coffee?”

“Sure. And I brought a crumb cake from the bakery. They have the world’s best,” she said, holding up a small, white box.

“Mmm. That sounds tempting.” Morgan led the way inside. “Just move that stuff on the table aside while I get the coffee. I was working on the camp project right before you came, and it sort of took over.”

“How’s it going?”

“Not bad. I think the board will be pleased with some of the things I’ve lined up. Are you involved at all with the camp?”

“Only in a minor way. I don’t know if Grant told you, but I’m a graphic designer. I work out of my home, and I do most of the design and layouts for any printed materials the camp needs.”

Morgan set two mugs of coffee, plates and forks, on the table, then handed Kit a knife. “You can do the honors. And no, Grant didn’t tell me that. I figured being the mother of fifteen-year-old twins, as well as a preacher’s wife, would keep you busy enough.”

Kit laughed as she cut them each a generous piece of cake. “Those two roles are pretty demanding,” she agreed. “But I love graphic design, too, so I’ve always managed to keep my hand in the field. Working for myself, out of my house, gives me a lot of flexibility and control. I can take as much or as little work as I want.”

“It sounds like you have an ideal arrangement.” Morgan propped her chin in her hand, her expression wistful.

“A career you enjoy, but time for other things, as well.”

“That’s true. I can’t imagine not working at all, but I never wanted that to be my only focus.”

“I guess I never learned that lesson. At least, not until recently. And then not by choice.”

“Grant told me your firm was acquired and that you lost your job in the reorganization. I’m sorry, Morgan. That had to be tough.”

“I had quite a pity party for a while,” she admitted, striving for a light tone. “But I don’t miss the stress or the pressure.

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