Road Blocks by J.A. Armstrong

Author:J.A. Armstrong [Armstrong, J.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J.A. Armstrong Books
Published: 2017-04-15T06:00:00+00:00

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Jameson kissed Cooper on the head and set off in search of Candace. It had been a long week. Jameson had spent a few days in Schoharie with Cooper, helping Michelle get ready for the wedding on Saturday. Candace had her hands full in Albany dealing with a potential serial killer in the area, a budget fight that Jameson knew conjured frequent headaches, pressure from powers above to launch a new campaign, and the upcoming wedding. She poked her head into the office at the Executive Mansion—empty. Jameson quietly shut the door and made her way toward the kitchen. She wasn’t surprised to find Candace sitting at the table, sipping a glass of wine while pouring over papers.

“Working late, I see,” Jameson said.

Candace peered over the rim of her glasses at Jameson and smiled. “When did you get here?”

“About twenty minutes ago,” Jameson replied. “Coop passed out in the car.”

Candace nodded. “I didn’t think you were coming here. I thought I was meeting you at home tomorrow?”

“Yeah, well; I got tired of sleeping alone. You okay?” Jameson asked.

Candace sighed. “Yes,” she said. Jameson’s pensive stare made Candace chuckle. “I swear,” she told Jameson. “Come, sit down.”

“Uh-oh.”

“Stop,” Candace said.

“You look tired.”

“Probably because I am tired.”

“Anything I can help with?”

Candace smiled weakly.

“Candace?”

“I talked to Grant.”

Jameson nodded. “I’m listening.”

“I’ve asked Dana to make some calls.”

Jameson held her breath.

“I need to have a grasp of where I stand in the current field of candidates. I’m not going to form an exploratory committee.”

“You aren’t?”

Candace shook her head. “No.”

“Candace?”

Candace took a deep breath. “There’s no need for a committee, and no time. I either announce I am running or I make it clear that I won’t. I want to talk to the kids on Sunday. I know where She'll stands. If I’m going to do this, I need their blessing.”

“You know that you will have it.”

“I know, but I need to make clear what we are walking into. This isn’t like the race for governor.”

“I know.”

“I need to know, Jameson—and, I need you to be completely honest with me; how do you feel about me running?”

Jameson folded her hands in front of her face and took several deep breaths. “Completely honest?”

“Yes.”

“I’d rather be home every night with you and Coop.”

Candace nodded.

“But, that has never been our life,” Jameson continued. “Sometimes, Candace, I hate sharing you with the world.”

“I know.”

“I even hate sharing you with the kids some days.”

Candace smiled.

“But, I’ve told you this before; I fell in love with you—all of you. And, the truth is, I love watching you work just as much as I miss you,” Jameson said. Candace looked surprised. “What?” Jameson chuckled. “I do love watching you. I mean, I love watching you stand up and address a crowd. I do. I admit it,” Jameson said. “I love that part of you every bit as much as I love the woman who stows away fortune cookies, and sneaks cuddles from the cat she is supposed to hate.”

Candace smiled. “You just like the balls.

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