I Know Who Hold Tomorrow by Francis Ray

Author:Francis Ray
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 0312300506
Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin
Published: 2011-07-21T07:42:46+00:00

Madison arrived home later in the day with a growing respect for mothers with small children. She—d obtained permission from the service station to leave her car there, then called the car service she—d used in the past for guests on her show. Manda had gone to sleep in her car scat on the way to the salon, but had awakened just as Madison was being combed out. The baby had taken one look at the strange surroundings and people and let it be known she didn—t like it. They—d left immediately.

There had been no more tears since, but the threat of them gave Madison some anxious moments. However, once in the house, the tension in the baby—s body ebbed. Madison was finally starting to relax herself when she heard the phone ring.

“Hello,” she said, shifting the baby—s weight in her arms.

“Mrs. Reed, please,” requested a pleasant-sounding male voice.

“Speaking,” she said.

“Good morning, Mrs. Reed, this is Don Coggins with the Atlanta Herald. I was a great admirer of your husband—s work. He was one of the best.”

Madison frowned. He could be telling the truth or blowing smoke. Reporters often flattered you to catch you off-guard, then went for the jugular. She glanced down at Manda. “Yes. Thank you for the call, but I—m rather busy at the moment.”

“With the baby you have custody of, I bet. Her name is Manda, isn—t it?

“Yes,” Madison answered simply.

“That—s wonderful,” he said in a conversational tone. “I was thinking about doing a piece on the two of you. I could be there with a photographer tomorrow, if that—s convenient. The wonderful way you—ve channeled your grief into helping Manda is heartwarming. Your courage is commendable.”

At the moment Madison felt far from courageous, then she looked into Manda—s face. The smile of a moment ago was gone. She had picked up on Madison—s distress. She wouldn—t like being subjected to the probing stares of strangers, either. “Don—t worry, Manda.”

“Mrs. Reed?”

“I really have to go. I appreciate your kind words about Wes, but I feel that in Manda—s best interests, she should be kept out of the media.”

“But your agent Lou—”

“I—ve stated my wishes, Mr. Coggins. If you admired Wes as much as you say, you—ll respect his memory and find another story.”

“Others reporters might not be so reasonable,” he said, his tone threatening, then it softened to cajoling. “Wouldn—t it be best for all concerned if you did an interview and answered all the questions?”

“The questions anyone might ask are of no concern to me. Manda—s well-being is. Good-bye, Mr. Coggins. Have a nice day.” Madison hung up the phone, considered taking it off the hook, but instead went to her bedroom and turned on the answering machine. The phone rang almost immediately. The caller ID read: OUT OF AREA.

So it has started.

Sitting down on the bed, Madison pulled her cell phone out of her purse, dialed. Her call promptly went into voice mail. Not discouraged, she hung up and tried again. Voice mail. The fourth time he picked up.

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