Dreaming About Daran (Whitsborough BayTrilogy Book 3) by Jessica Redland

Author:Jessica Redland [Redland, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Little Bear Books
Published: 2017-01-08T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 29

‘What’s this?’ Elise asked, as I handed over a sparkly, lilac gift bag at the start of visiting hour. Aisling had decided to explore Hearnshaw Park rather than join me.

‘Stevie said you’d been working on your stories,’ I said. ‘I thought these might be helpful.’

She carefully emptied the contents of the bag onto her bed and began unwrapping little packages. I’d bought her a selection of notebooks, pens, a planner and Post-it notes in different shapes and colours.

‘Clare, that is so thoughtful,’ she said. ‘Thank you so much.’

‘How’s the writing going?’

‘Really well. Including some work I did at the back end of last year, I’ve now managed to edit five of the nine books I’d written in my teens and come up with an idea for the 10th. One of the originals had a pretty weak plot so I’ve got some ideas for solving the problems with that too.’

‘Sounds good. Did you say they’re fantasy books?’

Elise nodded.

‘I’d love to read them. I’m a fan of that genre.’

Elise bit her lip. ‘That’s very kind, but you don’t have to. They’re actually aimed at the young-adult market.’

‘Doesn’t mean I won’t enjoy them too. I’ve read plenty of YA fantasy books in my time. Some of them are better than the adult ones.’

‘I’d love another opinion, if you really don’t mind. Gary’s read them and he says he loves them, but he’s not a reader so he can’t compare me to what else is out there. Are you sure you’ve got time?’

‘To be honest, I could do with the distraction. I don’t know how long it’ll be before I can see Shannon, and I can’t stop thinking and worrying about her. Aisling is here at the moment, the kids will join us tomorrow, but I’ll be on my own from Saturday afternoon with just my thoughts and my guilt for company.’

‘How are things going with her?’

‘When she heard I’d put in an appearance and had been looking after Luke, she had such a strong reaction that they had to sedate her.’

‘Oh my goodness, Clare! That’s awful.’

‘Not the best. I felt so sorry for Callum having to deliver that little gem to me.’ I coughed. ‘I’m parched. Is there anywhere I can get a drink? Then I’ll tell you about it and you can tell me the latest on Bean.’

Elise pointed. ‘There’s a water fountain and some cups over there near the nurses’ station. I’d offer you some of mine but it’s been here all day and could probably do with changing.’

‘I’ll do it.’

When I returned to the ward with fresh water, Elise had another visitor.

‘Sarah!’ I put the jug and cups down. ‘Elise didn’t tell me you were coming.’

‘She didn’t know. Auntie Kay offered to cover the shop so I could nip over. How are you? I didn’t know you were coming to Whitsborough Bay.’ Sarah might as well have added the missing words ‘and that you clearly weren’t planning to visit me afterwards’ because her intention was very clear. Awkward.

It felt

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