Miracles and Mischief by Mary Manners

Author:Mary Manners
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian fiction
ISBN: 9781611162011
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Published: 2012-05-26T16:00:00+00:00

6

“I win.” Zac laughed as he took the last of Shayna’s cards in a game of War. He bounced on the couch, pointing a finger at her. “You should practice more, Mama.”

Shayna smirked. “And you should be a little more humble in winning.”

“What does that mean?”

“Keep your ego in check, young man, and say, ‘good job!’”

He giggled. “Good job, Mama.”

“Thank you.” Shayna scooped up the cards. An entire week had passed since he’d come home from the hospital, and Zac was finally having a good day. He almost seemed like his old self. Her mom had phoned earlier for an update, and was thrilled when Shayna gave her the good news. Maybe the new meds had bought a little extra time. Shayna certainly prayed it was so. “Do you want to play again?”

“Oh, yeah.” Zac sipped apple juice. “But I have to warn you, I’m gonna win again.”

“We’ll see.” The doorbell rang as Shayna began to shuffle. She turned to glance through the opaque glass of the front door and frowned when she saw two shadows. Her mom had mentioned earlier that she might stop by after work, but who had she brought along?

“It’s Grandma,” Zac announced, craning his neck to peer over her shoulder. “And I think that’s Nate, too!”

“What?” Shayna dropped the cards and raked a hand through her hair, damp from the quick shower she’d enjoyed while Zac napped. She hoisted herself from the living room floor. “What are they doing here—and together?”

“Maybe Nate came to play cards with me.”

“Maybe.” Shayna massaged kinks from her back as she strode to the door. “But, if that’s the case, your winning streak’s most likely in jeopardy.”

“I can beat him, too, Mama…well, I think I can beat him.” Zac scratched his head. “Or, prob’ly not. I’ll bet he’s really good.”

Shayna laughed at Zac’s banter as she opened the door. “Well, this is a surprise.”

“I told you…” Nate stood there grinning. “I’m full of surprises.” He added his signature wink.

“Mom, you’re in on this, too?” Shayna ushered them in. “What’s going on?”

Her mom, sporting peppered hair and a crisp, linen pants suit stepped over the threshold. “I came to spend some time with my grandson while you fill your belly with a decent meal and your ears with a bit of adult conversation.” Her voice was more animated than usual, and that was a red flag that she’d brewed something up. Put her and Nate together and there was no telling what they might get going.

“But I haven’t even started dinner yet.” Shayna propped one hand on her hip.

“No need for that, sweetheart.” Mom snaked around Shayna to head over to Zac. “Nate’s taking you to dinner.”

“I can’t just leave.” Shayna threw up her hands, suddenly remembering she hadn’t even bothered to apply so much as a hint of blush to her pale cheeks or a spot of concealer to cover the bruised shadows beneath her tired eyes. “And, besides, I’m not dressed to go to dinner.”

“You look good to me.” Nate scanned the length of her and then eyed the deck of cards strewn across the coffee table.

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