Forever Friday A Novel by Timothy Lewis

Author:Timothy Lewis
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9780307732217
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Published: 2013-01-01T05:00:00+00:00

When Gabe arrived at Sidney Lanier ten minutes early, Huck was waiting out front. He offered a brief kiss and opened the passenger’s side door.

“I missed you today,” Gabe said as he steered Blue Norther out of the parking lot.

“Not as much as I missed you.” Huck leaned over and pecked him on the cheek. “Can you believe school’s out for the summer?”

“It’s predicted to be a scorcher,” Gabe said. “So I think we should install a swimming pool.”

“That sounds refreshing, darling, but with whose money?”

“Well …” He rubbed his chin. “We do okay. And we did sell my parents’ ranch.”

“Gabe dear, we agreed to spend some of that money on a house, save some, and invest the rest.”

“So, not a good plan?”

“I’d rather have a house.” She studied his face. “What are you up to? You know as well as I that we can’t install a swimming pool on rental property. Our landlord would …” She paused. “Why are we driving north?”

He shrugged again. “Just gave Blue Norther her head, and this is the direction she chose.”

“Gabe Alexander. Where are we going?”

“You have been kidnapped.” He chuckled. “Thought we’d head on up toward Huntsville tonight. I’ve already been home and packed everything we’ll need.”

“Oh, Gabe, no.” Huck’s bottom lip quivered. “I’m prepared to deal with Mother for an afternoon and perhaps one night, but not two. Anyway, it’s our Friday.”

“I said we’d head toward Huntsville, not that we’d actually get there. Not tonight anyway.” He grinned, his mouth lopsided with mischief.

Huck sighed, relieved that the confrontation with her mother was still a day away. “Since I’ve allowed you to kidnap me, I insist on knowing everything.” After the stunning romance of the honeymoon, she didn’t know what to expect.

“Okay. About halfway to your folks’ place is an elegant country inn that’s just been refurbished, complete with a French chef. I read about it in the Chronicle. Thought we’d have a nice dinner there and stay the night … to celebrate.”

“Celebrate?” Huck took a deep breath. “Dearest. I know I said that Mother could be handled, and she can, but when she discovers her youngest daughter has married …” She stopped, realizing he wasn’t paying attention.

“Gulf Oil Corporation offered me a job,” Gabe interjected. “Starts July 18.”

“Gabe!” Huck threw her arms around his neck. “I can’t believe it!”

“Careful. Last time you attacked me like this we almost crashed.”

“I’m not worried.” Huck kissed his cheek. “Introducing you as an oil executive is exactly how we’ll handle Mother.”

“Accountant,” Gabe corrected. “Lowly accountant.”

“Doesn’t matter. Mother knows nothing about the oil business. The second I introduce you, I’ll mention Gulf Oil. Papa will be impressed.”

“Sounds a little slick to me.”

“Very funny.”

“What about that private talk your mother wrote about?”

“I’ve been intensely praying for wisdom.”

Gabe wrinkled his forehead. “Hmm. I’ll bet your mother has offered a few intense prayers as well. I wonder whose side God will take?”

“We’re both on His side,” Huck said.

“Well stated, my wise wife.”

Huck smiled. Hopefully their private talk wouldn’t even happen.

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