Forget-Me-Not by Kris Bryant

Author:Kris Bryant [Bryant, Kris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781626398665
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books
Published: 2017-03-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

“Let’s go.” I don’t even hesitate. I grab a piece of bread and eat a few more bites as Kerry rushes to find Chef Ryan. She returns, grabs my hand, and we hurry back to the car.

“Ack. I don’t even know what to do first,” she says.

“I’d offer to drive, but I’m too freaked out,” I say. She laughs.

“No, no. It’s okay. Let me just take a moment.” She takes a slow, deep breath and starts the car. “Let’s go meet this new baby.” Even though she is speeding, she is careful about it. The hospital is thirty minutes away in Dublin, but I’m sure we will make it there in twenty-five. She asks me to text Keagan and find out where they are in the hospital. I pick up her phone and get the information quickly.

“He says they just got there and for us to head to the maternity ward.” I watch as she smiles at the news.

“We will probably be there in ten minutes.” We are already in Dublin and since it’s a weeknight, the streets are not congested. I hang on as she quickly maneuvers through the traffic, zipping in and around until I see the hospital up ahead. I’m feeding off of her anxiety so that by the time we find the information booth, I take over and start asking all the questions about where to find Emma and the rest of the family. The attendant directs us upstairs where we find the majority of the family hanging outside of the suite.

“Thank God you made it.” An older woman grabs Kerry and clutches her. “Your brother is driving me crazy.”

“What’s going on? How’s Emma?” Kerry gets answers from at least three different people all at once. I count twelve family members waiting outside. Her dad is quietly pacing near the door.

“We are waiting for the doctor to check her. Keagan is in there now. As soon as they let me, I will be in there, too.” A lady who is unmistakably Emma’s mother tells us. She is just as lovely as Emma.

“This is Grace Danner.” Kerry introduces me to the group and names are thrown at me, names I won’t remember in thirty seconds. I’m calm now and not worried about what they might think of me or if they’ve even heard about me. They have too much going on. I feel like I’m watching a play unfold right in front of me.

“Is everything settled with your aunt’s estate? Has Kerry squared things away?” Kerry’s dad is suddenly beside me. I nod. I’m sure he needs to talk about something else right now to keep from falling apart.

“The listing went up yesterday so I’m sure things will be happening soon,” I say.

“It’s a premium spot so I’m sure it will sell quickly,” he says. Funny how that makes me sad now. “Kerry said you took the pictures. You did a good job.”

“Thanks. It’s what I do back home in the states. I work for an advertising agency and always jump in when photos need to be taken for projects.

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