Evidence Not Seen (Love Is Book 9) by Havel Carlene

Author:Havel, Carlene [Havel, Carlene]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Prism Book Group
Published: 2016-07-15T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

With things at a temporary standstill on the Meeker case, Jeff left work early on Valentine’s Day. He planned to zip home, relax for a while, and take his time getting ready for the Sweetheart Charity Ball. Ah, an evening with Melanie. Funny, kind, so concerned about poor little Keenan.

Jeff flipped his turn signal, changed lanes, and headed for Children’s Hospital. A sign warned the parking lot was full, causing him to divert to the tri-story garage. As he walked across the enclosed catwalk, he enjoyed the brightness of the cold February sun.

“Hi, Keenan.” he asked, stepping inside the youngster’s room.

“Jeff,” the boy said.

“You know what, buddy? The sun is shining, but it’s cold. Before long, though, the days are going to get warm. When that happens, maybe we can go outside and get some fresh air.”

Keenan’s eyes widened. “Outside?”

“Yeah. Someday we’ll sit on a bench in the garden you see from your window. I’ll push your wheelchair, and we’ll have a great time.”

“Okay.”

“I told you I was in the hospital for a long time when I was a little boy. I remember how happy I was when I finally got to leave my room. One of these days, you’ll find out how nice that feels.”

Jeff was encouraged that Keenan did not fall asleep—or pretend to—while he was with him.

Upon leaving the parking garage, it occurred to Jeff being inside the hospital hadn’t made him nervous. He’d been so focused on Keenan he hadn’t stopped to think about himself.

At home, Jeff turned on the stereo and took his time reading the sports page. When the telephone jangled in the midst of the peace, he considered not answering it. On the fifth ring, he sighed and lifted the receiver from its cradle. “Hello.”

“Hello. Jeff? Your office told me you left early, but I didn’t believe it,” a familiar voice said.

“Stephanie. How are you?”

“I’m okay. I was just thinking about home. And you. We haven’t talked in weeks. So I thought I’d give you a ring. What’s happening?”

“My father finished serving his sentence, and he’s been released. At work, I’m still plugging away on the Meeker case. How are things with you?”

“Pretty good. Washington is the most exciting place in the world. With your credentials, you could get a great job here. Now that your dad is back at home to take care of your mother, why not join me in DC? I can introduce you to all the right people.”

“We had this discussion before you left town, Steph. I’m not interested in moving.”

Stephanie sighed. “I miss you, Jeff. More than I thought I would.”

Too late, Steph. “It’s a big adjustment to relocate and change jobs. You’re probably suffering from a touch of homesickness.” Jeff hoped for her to pick up on his detachment, saving him from breaking the news he’d already met someone else.

“Why not come for a visit when the cherry trees blossom this spring? I’ve heard it’s the most fabulous time of the year. We’ll go to the symphony, or an opera.

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