Shattered Identity by Sandra Robbins

Author:Sandra Robbins
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2011-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

Scott stacked the dessert plates containing the remains of Treasury’s birthday cake and followed Betsy into the kitchen. With the last present opened and dessert served, a comfortable peace had settled inside him and he smiled.

“What are you smiling about?”

He stopped beside Betsy at the sink and handed her the dishes. “I was just thinking how good it feels to be here with all of you. I don’t ever remember celebrating anybody’s birthday like this.”

She set the dishes in the sink and brushed a stray lock of hair out of her eyes. “Didn’t your aunt make a big deal of your birthday when you were little?”

He shook his head. “Nope. Just another day, she’d say. I don’t think she ever gave me a present. Of course, she bought me stuff all the time, like clothes and school supplies. But somehow it never seemed right.” He sighed. “Even when I was little, I knew I didn’t belong with her, but I didn’t know where I was supposed to be.”

She leaned with her hip against the sink and bit her bottom lip. “I say this all the time, but I’m really so sorry about all you missed out on with us.”

He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek. “Me, too, but we’re making up for it now, aren’t we?”

She smiled and nodded. “We are indeed, especially since you’ve moved in with Emma and me. I wanted Kate and Brock to have a place of their own, but I wanted to keep this house. It makes it perfect having you here now.”

“I love it, too. But then, I like everything about the island.”

At that moment, Lisa’s laughter rang out from the direction of the living room, and Scott glanced over his shoulder. When he turned back, a mischievous grin pulled at Betsy’s mouth. “So, you’re loving everything about the island? I thought it might be a special someone who has made you seem happier for the past week.”

His face reddened. “I know you’re talking about Lisa, but we’re just friends.”

“You haven’t acted like she’s a friend.”

“What do you mean?”

Betsy sighed. “The way your eyes light up when you look at her sends a signal that you think she’s the most beautiful woman in the world.”

Scott raked his hand through his hair and exhaled sharply. “I didn’t realize I was being so transparent. I’ll have to do something about that.”

Betsy reached out and touched his arm. “It’s all right, Scott. You deserve to have some happiness, and Lisa is one of our best friends. She’s perfect for you.”

He shook his head. “No one’s perfect for me,” he growled.

Betsy’s eyes grew wide, and she straightened to her full height. “What are you talking about?”

His hands shook, and he grasped the back of a kitchen chair to steady himself. “You don’t know what I’ve seen, Betsy, or what I’ve done either.”

She placed her hand on his and squeezed.

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