As Young As We Feel by Melody Carlson

Author:Melody Carlson [Carlson, Melody]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Fiction
Published: 2010-08-12T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

ABBY

When Abby got home, she was pleased to see that Jessie had left her a message. "I know it's a lot to ask, Mom," she began, "but would you be willing to have Lucy this weekend?" Abby didn't even wait for the rest of the message before she was dialing Jessie's cell-phone number.

"Of course we'd love to have Lucy. When is she coming?"

"Did you even listen to my message?"

"Not all of it."

"Oh, well, I wondered if Brandon could bring her over in the morning. Or better yet, if you or Daddy would want to meet halfway. Otherwise Brandon will have to get Lucy up at like six in the morning to get back here in time."

"In time for what?"

"He got these great tickets to a preseason football game. We were going to drive up to Pullman to meet some friends, and it's a night game, so we thought we'd stay over. I know it's last-minute, but Brandon was so excited about being at his old school and I-"

"You don't need to explain, and if your dad's busy, I'll be happy to meet Brandon and our princess. Name the place and time and I'll be there."

"Thanks, Mom! Lucy will be thrilled. She's been begging to go to the beach."

"We'll be thrilled to have her."

"Brandon can call you with the details." Then Jessie explained she had to get to a meeting, and they hung up. Abby would've liked to talk longer, but she knew Jessie was busy. She was always busy. At least Abby would get to spend time with Lucy now. She would freshen up the guest room, then do some quick grocery shopping to be sure she had Lucy's favorite foods like string cheese and apple juice on hand. She might even pick up some crayons and things, just in case the weather changed and they were stuck inside.

Abby was making a list when the phone rang again. This time it was Janie, calling to check on the progress of her house. "I don't want to be a pest," she told Abby, "but it feels like it's been a week since I was there. Although I realize that's not really true."

"To be honest, nothing has changed since you left."

"Nothing?" she sounded really disappointed.

"Paul's got Sheetrock guys lined up for next week." Abby reached for the notebook she'd created. "And I've got some photos of cabinets and windows and things that I'll make copies of to send you."

"Oh, good!"

"But probably not until next week. I just found out my granddaughter is coming to visit this weekend."

"That sounds fun."

"Oh, it is. Lucy is our little ray of sunshine."

"That must be nice." Again Janie's voice sounded sad, or maybe wistful.

"And don't worry about your house," Abby assured her. "These things go in fits and starts. But eventually they get done. In fact I actually showed the place to a potential buyer today." As soon as she said this, she wished she hadn't.

"A buyer?"

"Uh, yes, but I explained that it would be a while and-"

"Who was interested?"

"Actually it was Caroline.

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