Morgan's Law by Karly Lane

Author:Karly Lane
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FIC000000, book
ISBN: 9781742695938
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd
Published: 2012-04-24T04:00:00+00:00

Sarah wasn’t sure what to expect when she met Jack Nobel, Tash’s dad, but it was clear the man who arrived at the pub the next day had seen more than his fair share of pain. His eyes held a deep sadness, but she could also see the same inner strength Tash had. Although there was an initial reserve about him, after being greeted warmly by the flood of locals who came through the pub doors, he seemed to fit right back into place like the missing piece of an old jigsaw puzzle.

‘I guess I was worrying about nothing,’ Tash commented as she watched her father telling a joke to a small group of regulars.

‘Maybe all he needed was a little space away from all the memories. What about you?’ Tash acted as if she was tough enough to take on anything, but Sarah knew Tash had had to be the strong one in her little family for too long.

‘What about me?’

‘Your dad got a break from all this,’ Sarah said, indicating the pub with a nod of her head. ‘When do you get to put down everyone else’s baggage and do something just for you?’

Tash stared at Sarah thoughtfully. ‘You know, there have been times when I’ve wanted to run away from it all, but the truth is, that’s not the way I am. I tackle things head-on. Sure, I could do with a weekend to myself, but in the end you return to the same life, the same problems. I guess I’m just not a stand-by-and-do-nothin’ kinda gal. It used to drive Jamie crazy.’

Sarah saw Tash’s smile tremble a little as she mentioned her brother’s name.

‘He was forever coming to my rescue when we were kids, dragging me out of some fight or showdown at school. He was the Robin to my Batman.’ Tash went quiet for a moment, lost in her memories of happier times.

The bang of a tray on the bar made Tash jump. She blinked rapidly, then collected her thoughts. ‘Once we get Negallan back on its feet, my next crusade will be bringing in a better system of dealing with mental health in rural communities. We can’t allow this to keep happening to families. For too long it’s been hidden away and not spoken about. We need to be honest with each other and to work together to stop this terrible epidemic.’

Sarah covered her friend’s hand with her own. ‘If anyone can do it, Tash, it’ll be you.’

Tash nodded and Sarah was pleased to see that some of the tension she’d been carrying over the last few days seemed to have lifted. And just in time too—the next week was going to be stressful enough for Tash and her committee as they launched the shareholder drive.

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