Hold Her Down by Kathryn R. Biel

Author:Kathryn R. Biel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: suicide, womens fiction, divorce, scandal, small town drama
Publisher: Kathryn R. Biel

CHAPTER FOURTEEN: June 20, 2012

Wednesday brought slight relief for Elizabeth, as she did not have to go into school right away. She still had plenty more clean-up to do before closing her classroom up for the summer, but there was no need for her to be out of the house first thing. She did not shower before the children got up, instead donning sweat shorts and a tank top, much like the stay-at-home moms favored. Her hair was in a ponytail and she had no make-up on. And it felt great. She wished every day could be like this, where her focus could be on her children, and not on working. She leisurely made herself a cup of coffee while she got the kids their breakfasts. Because she had the time, she packed their snacks as well, even though she normally made the kids do it. When they were all trying to get out of the house in the morning, she needed the kids to be as self-sufficient as possible. Today, it didn't matter. She could take care of them. She could baby them for one day.

Elizabeth had the TV in the living room on and wanted to watch one of the morning news programs. She heard them say that author J.P. Devaney would be on, talking about his latest bestseller, "Hold Her Down." Elizabeth wanted to see what this guy looked like. Would she be able to see what Nancy was attracted to? Did John look like him? Because she wanted to take the kids out to the bus stop and wait with them, she started recording the show and left the house. Outside, the morning was already hot and steamy. She didn't envy the teachers who had to go into school today, but it was the last day. The kids were being dismissed early as well.

The peace and flow of the morning made Elizabeth forget all of the unpleasantness of the last few days. She took her coffee out on the front porch and sat there for a few minutes, just enjoying the sun shining and the birds chirping. It was a nice respite from the hustle and bustle that was her normal life. She took a few deep breaths and felt okay about the world. She was even in such a good mood that she called Agnes to check in, before Agnes could call her.

"Elizabeth, what's wrong? You never call me."

"Nothing, Mom. Just thought I'd check in. I just got the kids off to school for their last day."

"Were they excited?"

"Of course. I can't believe they'll be coming home a second and a fourth grader."

"I know. It seems like just yesterday our kids were babies."

Elizabeth tightened. This was why she didn't call her mother. Agnes always knew just how to step over the line and didn't even realize she was doing it. "Yes, my kids are growing up too fast."

The emphasis was lost on Agnes, as it usually was. She prattled on for a minute, instructing Elizabeth on the importance of structure and routine over summer vacation.

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