Hearts Communion by Marianne Evans

Author:Marianne Evans
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group

Hearts Communion

12

Sunday morning, Jeremy walked through the doors of Woodland Church hand in hand with Monica. He edged them toward the etched glass doors to the sanctuary, which were presently flung open to welcome one and all to ten o’clock services. Jeremy was stopped repeatedly by people he knew, but he didn’t mind. It gave him the chance to mix and mingle with Monica at his side, and introduce her to his place of worship.

They moved through the entrance and down the main aisle to join his family. Jeremy was about to slide into the pew, next to his mother, but Monica restrained him by taking hold of his arm. She moved smoothly ahead, claiming that spot instead. Following a deliberate glance into Jeremy’s eyes, Monica sat.

“Good morning, Elise,” she said. “How are you?” She leaned forward to make eye contact with his father as well. “Hi, Ben. It’s good to see you again.”

Genuine and welcoming, Monica possessed top-notch intuition. Jeremy warmed on the inside, proud of her. Monica seemed eager that any residual discomfort from last weekend vanished, and her efforts didn’t go unnoticed. His mother didn’t bubble over, like usual, or offer one of her automatic hugs, but she smiled and handed Monica a hymnal and a brief discussion ensued regarding the rundown of the day’s readings and order of service.

It was a positive start, and Jeremy telegraphed that recognition into physicality, placing his arm along the back of the pew, keeping a connected, protective touch on Monica’s shoulder.

Afterwards, they hung back to spend some time talking with family members and friends. Ken was deluged with departing parishioners, so one-on-one time with the pastor seemed out of the question for the time being—especially when one church member, an elderly lady who was speaking with Ken intently, ended up being led to his office after services. Looked like Ken’s help was required elsewhere today.

Jeremy didn’t mind much, however. Monica had made an entrée into his life at Woodland with genuine comfort. Hope bloomed.

After church, it was time to bond with his brothers. He dropped Monica at her place, made a mad dash home to change clothes. He’d soon be on his way to Ford Field for a Detroit Lion’s football game.

Monica’s introduction to Woodland was a success, however a new realization dawned. What got lost in translation of late was his own reaction to falling so hard, and so fast, for a woman who would never be able to carry a child. His child. Their child.

Was it crazy to think so far ahead? The practical side of his nature said yes, but his heart screamed no—loud and clear.

Definitely a topic for discussion with his most trusted confidantes—his brothers.

A short time later, he and his brothers were on the road, headed into downtown Detroit. And it didn’t take long for those trusted confidantes to gang up on him. In fact, the tag team event began almost immediately.

“So, bro,” Marty began, “you hearing the call of the ball and chain? You getting ready to take that fateful plunge?”

From the rear seat, Jeremy looked at his watch.

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