Faulted Lines: Beginnings Series Book 21 by Druga Jacqueline

Author:Druga, Jacqueline [Druga, Jacqueline]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-03-20T04:00:00+00:00

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The kids were all still sleeping when Dean called Ellen to request if he could spend the day with them. Take them to services, and so forth. Like a typical weekend Dad, Ellen commented. Dean didn’t appreciate that.

Nor did the kids appreciate being woke up. Admittedly, Ellen didn’t try too hard to rouse them out of bed, it was only seven in the morning and services weren’t for another couple hours.

She hadn’t much sleep, and figured after Dean took them, she’d catch a nap. Nap and enjoy the house all to herself.

The coffee had just gurgled its sign that it was complete when the doorbell rang. Immediately following she heard the door open.

‘Is that you, Dean?”

“Yeah.” He answered and closed the door.

“I’m in the kitchen. Want coffee?”

“Please.”

“Be right out.”

After pouring and fixing two cups, Ellen brought the mug to the dining area. “How did it go today? She asked as she emerged. “Holy shit.”

“Thanks.” Dean looked up from the table.

“Holy shit, Dean what happened to you?” She set the coffee down, referencing the bruises, fat lip, and swollen nose.

“Frank.”

“Frank beat you up?”

“No, Frank put me through the ringer.” He pulled his lip.

“Quit playing with you lip.”

“Sorry. Where are the kids?”

“Sleeping.”

“I asked you to wake them.”

“I did. They wouldn’t get up. I figured I’d have some coffee and then get them. You have time. Quit playing with your lip.” She pulled his hand from his mouth. “So, do you and Margaret have big plans for the day?”

“Yes. I take the kids and she’s in Bowman with Jason. They’re doing the Catholic church but and then she’s helping him organize his cases for the week.” He noticed the curious look Ellen gave. “What?”

“What’s up with them two?’

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, all of the sudden they’re awfully cozy. Church, cases, phone calls.”

“What do you mean phone calls?”

Ellen shrugged. “She called him from the lab yesterday.”

Dean nodded once.

“Does it bother you?”

“No. Why?”

“Uh, Dean, she’s your woman. Carrying your child.”

Dean took a sip of his coffee, winced at the pain and peered at Ellen. “What do you know?”

“What do you mean?”

“You. I know you. I know you very well. The thing with me and Margaret suddenly doesn’t bother you? What do you know? Your attitude implies you know something.”

“Why, Dean, my attitude? Is there something I’m not supposed to know but do know. Because if there wasn’t then your wording would have been to ask me what I think I know, instead of what I know. So maybe I do know.”

“About?”

“You tell me.”

Dean grunted.

“Anyhow …” Ellen sighed out. “You said Frank put you through a ringer.”

“To be mild. He took me to the Killer Baby area. Oh, I’m sorry, toddler area. Had them chase me.”

“And?” Ellen asked.

“I don’t run fifty five miles per hour.”

“You have to.”

“No, El, I don’t. Why would you say that?”

“Your mutation level is as high as Frank’s.”

“But I don’t run fifty miles an hour.”

“So, what now?” Ellen asked. “Danny plan.”

“Yes, do you know what it is?”

“Yes. And I’m not allowed

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