Perfect Fit (Small-Town Secrets-Fairview Series Book 4) by Sophia Sinclair

Author:Sophia Sinclair [Sinclair, Sophia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BBW Romance, Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Sensual Story Theme, Hearts Desire, Lifetime Love, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Small Town & Rural Area, Action & Adventure, Small-Town Secrets-Fairview Series, Certified Midwife Studies, Client's Brother, Child-Care Buddies, Reconcile The Past
Publisher: Sophia Sinclair
Published: 2019-11-04T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

They said little as Nick rushed Julie home. She hunched over her phone, texting with Jolene.

“I’m sorry,” she said to Nick as she texted away. “I’m never a fun date.”

“No, it’s OK. We’ll have another opportunity soon. I’ll make sure of it. Right now, your sister needs you.”

“I guess you were right. It was drugs,” Julie said. “This is a disaster.”

“Had she talked to him?”

“No, but she had talked to her lawyer about it and had a plan. She just couldn’t get Ken to make contact. But at least she was somewhat mentally prepared, or at least more than she would have been.”

“I hope it works out OK.” He turned onto Jolene’s street. “This is his first offense, I’m assuming. That ought to count for something.”

“I don’t know any details,” she said. “But I’ll text you later.” They were in the driveway, so she gave Nick a quick peck on the lips and without a backward glance ran into the house.

Inside, Jolene seemed eerily calm. She had parked the kids in front of a movie and they seemed completely unaware that anything was going on.

Jolene, who typically dressed for comfort, especially when pregnant, had put on a business-like maternity suit and low heels. She wore no makeup but her eyes were clear and her hair was neatly pinned up. “I haven’t told the kids anything,” she said. “I’m going straight to the police station. His attorney is there. I’ve already spoken to mine.”

“What happened?” Julie asked.

“Police busted his dealer while he was there. He’d just made his buy, so he’s looking at a small possession charge. My supportive presence might help it go better for him. He’s never even had a speeding ticket before, so that will also help.

“I can’t believe how well you’re holding it together,” Julie said. “Keep me posted.”

“I see this as an opportunity to cut to the chase. He needs to come home, he needs rehab and he needs to be honest. We’ll see if he gets it. Pray for us,” Jolene said, and she kissed her sister and rushed out the door.

Julie wandered into the family room. The movie Jolene had started wasn’t exactly a kids movie — it was rated R, in fact. So Jolene wasn’t quite as cool as she looked, Julie knew. She had to have been very distracted to have turned on this movie for the kids. But they were transfixed, so that was something. Seeing an unsuitable movie wasn’t the worst thing happening today, so best to just go with it.

“Who wants popcorn?” she asked.

They all wanted popcorn, though none of them took their eyes off the screen. The older kids seemed to find this a rare opportunity to see something besides the same old kid movies they’d seen a dozen times before.

Julie made a big batch of popcorn, and then realized she wasn’t sure if the kids had had their dinner. She brought the popcorn in and asked if they’d eaten.

“Nope,” Eddie said, steadily delivering one handful of popcorn to his mouth after another.

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