Lancaster County Reckoning by Kit Wilkinson

Author:Kit Wilkinson
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-08-24T04:00:00+00:00

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The new search at Jesse’s had turned up nothing. And to make matters worse, Blake had called with the news that Jesse’s stats had taken a slight turn for the worse.

The Elders would soon have to decide how long they would keep Jesse on life support.

“What will happen to all of this beautiful furniture if Jesse...” Darcy looked around at the cottage and all the pieces inside it that her father had made.

Thomas swallowed hard. “If Jesse passes? Normally it would all be auctioned or go to families in need, but I suppose now it could all go to you. You’d have to speak with the Elders about that. They make those sorts of decisions. But, Darcy, Jesse may pull through yet. Have a little faith.”

Elijah came into the room. “The FBI team is heading out. And I have to go, as well. My father called and he needs help with a delivery. Thomas, is Nana still hosting that barn singing tonight?”

“Ja. As far as I know,” Thomas answered.

“Barn singing?” Darcy asked. “What’s that?”

“It’s a social meeting for the young folk,” Thomas said to Darcy then turned to Elijah. “You’re coming, aren’t you?”

“Of course, I think my dad still has the buggy with all the benches so we will be there early. Though that’s a lot of buggy riding for Miss Simmons—riding all the way home with me now and then heading back this way later.”

“Darcy can come spend the afternoon with us,” Thomas offered. “Stay for the singing and ride home with you and Hannah? If that’s okay with her?”

“Sure,” she said.

Darcy was actually relieved. She liked the Millers and was more than grateful for their hospitality, but she felt like an imposition. She should probably feel that way about going to the Nolts’ home, but with Thomas and Nana, it just didn’t seem as awkward.

“Okay, then. We will see you later. I’m sorry this didn’t pan out today, Darcy. But we just have to keep thinking.” Elijah turned and was gone.

The house cleared out quickly, leaving Darcy and Thomas alone to close up.

“We should get going,” Thomas said. “Nana is going to love having you over today. And there will be a lot to do to get ready for the singing.”

“And what about you?” she asked. “I hope you don’t mind my being there. Elijah didn’t really leave you much of a choice.”

Thomas grinned slightly, but he wouldn’t look up to meet her eye. “You will always be welcome in my home, Darcy.”

“Thank you but I don’t think I’ll be much help to either you or Nana. I don’t sing.”

Thomas burst out laughing. Darcy felt heat rise to her cheeks.

“We won’t be singing,” he said. “Only the youth. It’s really more of a social thing. But there is lots of food to prepare. And a little extra work to do in the stable.”

“Sounds like I can pitch in. And it is the least I can do after all the help you and your friends have given me,” she said.

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