Alexi Lindale [02] Life Everlasting by Robert Whitlow

Author:Robert Whitlow [Whitlow, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, ebook, book
ISBN: 9781418512613
Google: SsXM94WUEwgC
Amazon: B007SRXXFM
Barnesnoble: B007SRXXFM
Goodreads: 214437
Publisher: W Pub Group
Published: 2004-10-16T05:00:00+00:00

Ted and Alexia left the cottage after 1:00 AM. Ted, in the world of his own thoughts, didn’t speak. Alexia didn’t either, until they turned onto Pelican Point Drive.

“That was probably my last chance to go to the cottage with you,” she said.

“Why?” Ted asked in surprise.

“I shouldn’t mention this until the papers are delivered to the clerk’s office in the morning, but Rena is going to file for divorce. Once that happens and Baxter’s father hires a lawyer, the ethical rules prohibit my contact with Baxter outside the presence of his attorney.”

“But Baxter doesn’t even know you’re there.”

“It doesn’t matter. He might say or do something that she could use against his interests in court.”

Ted frowned. “Why is she filing for divorce?”

“I can’t tell you.”

Ted’s voice took on an edge. “I guess she didn’t take seriously the vows at their wedding to stay married ‘for better or for worse,’ and ‘in sickness and in health.’”

Alexia bristled. “She has legitimate reasons that have nothing to do with Baxter’s condition. If I didn’t think so, I wouldn’t have agreed to represent her.”

“Whatever he’s done in the past, he’s helpless now.”

“True, but powerful family dynamics drive this situation. Rena needs to escape.”

“That’s what my wife thought too.”

Alexia glanced at Ted’s silhouette. “No, it’s not the same. I can’t tell you Baxter and Rena’s history, but if I could, I don’t think you’d condemn her.”

“I’m not condemning her, but it’s a decision that has no end. It affects the rest of life.”

They reached Alexia’s house. Ted turned off the engine. A full moon passing across the night sky cast light into the cab. Half of Alexia’s face was in shadow, half in the light. Ted spoke.

“Can I ask you a question?”

“Yes.”

“Do the things you know about Baxter and Rena affect your ability to pray for his healing?”

“It’s been an issue,” Alexia admitted. “But I’ve decided that if I want God to have mercy on me, I can’t tell him not to have mercy on Baxter.”

“Quid pro quo.”

Alexia smiled. “Spoken like a lawyer. I’ll never forget the feeling of overwhelming love I experienced when God touched me in your backyard. I wish everyone could have the same kind of encounter, no matter what they’ve done. If I thought otherwise, it would cheapen what happened to me.”

“Okay,” Ted replied.

“So I’m glad Baxter baked in heavenly heat while you played and Sarah sang. If that’s the way God wants to touch him, I won’t disagree. I don’t understand it, but I guess that’s not the most important thing.”

“You know what?” Ted asked, his voice softening.

“Tell me.”

“You’re a remarkable woman.”

Ted leaned forward and kissed her before Alexia realized what he was going to do. She received the kiss but didn’t respond.

“Good night,” she said.

“I’ll stay here until you signal that everything is alright.”

“Uh, thanks.”

Alexia climbed the steps and unlocked the front door. The only living creatures in the house were two sleepy pets that belonged there. She stepped back to the door and waved.

This time, the correct person waved back.

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